Robert Dahl

Robert E Dahl, 66, Bismarck, was called to his Heavenly home on June 5, 2008, at a Bismarck hospital with his family at his side. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, at Bethel Lutheran Church in Bismarck, with Rev. Tim Jenks officiating. Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. and Monday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday evening. Visitation will continue on Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church. Robert was born on August 15, 1941, in Glendive, MT, the twin son of Arne and Anita Ranschler Dahl. Robert grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hazelton High School. He worked construction until being drafted into the US Army in 1964. He was honorably discharged on December 31, 1969. Robert married Kay Mills on January 13, 1967, and they were blessed with two daughters. They lived on the family farm west of Hazelton where they farmed/ranched. Robert and his twin brother, Roger, also owned and operated Dahl Brothers Trucking. In 1991, Robert and Kay moved to Bismarck where they made their home. Robert continued driving truck independently until September 2003 when he brought it home for the last time with his wife Kay at his side. Rob worked for RDO of Bismarck as a parts runner for the next four years until he retired due to health reasons. Robert was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church and Bismarck Elks Club. He also served for many years on the Emmons County Soil Conservation Board and the Buchanan Township Board. He was a past-member of the Hazelton Lions Club, American Legion, and Hazelton Volunteer Fire Department. Robert will be remembered for his love and energy for driving semi and spending time with his best friend and wife, Kay. He was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend to many. He is survived by Kay, his wife of 41 years; his daughters, Cori Randy Hilzendeger and Bobbi-Kay Wade Miller, both of Bismarck; his grandchildren, Cody, Cara and Cael Hilzendeger, and Taylor and Macey Miller; a special foreign exchange student, Teija Olli Junilla and children Oliver and Elvira, Atlanta GA; his brothers, Roger Laurel Dahl, Napoleon, and Matt Sandy Dahl, Spearfish SD; along with many aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and special friend, Melissa. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arne and Anita Dahl, and grandparents, Matt and Regina Dahl and Ted and Katie Ranschler. "God saw that you were getting tired and a cure was not to be, So he put his arms around you and whispered come with me" Rest in peace?we love you!

Robert Dahl

August 15, 1941 - June 5, 2008