William Charles Dahlman

1925 - 2013

William Charles Dahlman obituary, 1925-2013, Atlanta, GA

BORN

1925

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

H.M. Patterson & Son-Oglethorpe Hill Chapel

4550 Peachtree Road Ne

Atlanta, Georgia

William Dahlman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 5, 2013.


William (Bill) Dahlman, age 88, died December 4, 2013 after a brief illness. William was the  loving husband of Mary Ann (Weber), son of Alma Leussing and William Christian Dahlman; brother of Elizabeth Vondenbrink and Margaret Flanagan, brother in law of Mark Flanagan. Father to Sally Hagan (John), Mary Sue Lanigan (Jack); Ann Luebbert (Michael) and grandfather to  Elizabeth Hagan, Brian Lanigan, Chris Lanigan, Colin O’Brien.  Bill grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, was a World War II veteran who served in the European theatre. He married Mary Ann Weber in 1953; and they recently celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary. Bill and Mary Ann raised their family in Cleveland, Ohio where Bill worked in commercial construction. He and Mary Ann retired to Atlanta to be in a more moderate climate and to be near their youngest daughter Sally. Bill loved being in and on the water. For most of his life he started the day with a one mile swim. For many years he was an avid boater and the Dahlman family spent many wonderful years on Lake Erie. Later in life, Bill & Mary Ann wintered in Destin, Florida, where Bill enjoyed long distance swimming in the Gulf of Mexico, while Mary Ann patrolled the beach on lookout for sharks. He was never happier than when he was in the water with his daughters or his grandchildren.  Bill was devoted to his family; the most wonderful father three girls could ask for and a devoted husband to Mary Ann. Family was everything to Bill.   The family requests that in lieu of flowers please make donations to Honor Flight, P.O. Box 81122, Conyers, Georgia 30013,   www.honorflightconyers.com.

A memorial service will be held on Monday December 9  at 1:00 pm at H.M Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Road, NE, Atlanta, Georgia, 30319.

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December 10, 2013

Mary Ann, Ken and I will always treasure our delightful memories of Bill. Peace and love to you and your family. Marilane and Ken Tobola

December 9, 2013

Rev. 21:3, 4 ~ Kim

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

December 8, 2013

We have wonderful memories full of smiles and laughter. He will be greatly missed. Lynn and Dick Todgham

December 8, 2013

Peter and I will miss Bill very much. A true gentleman. Love to you Mary Ann and to your family.
Kathie and Peter Hill

December 8, 2013

Sally and Family. What wonderful pictures. May you find comfort in all of the special memories your Dad leaves with you all. My prayers are with all of you. Miriam Aardahl

December 7, 2013

To the Dahlman family...may God comfort you and bring you peace during this time of bereavement.

December 7, 2013

G. Johnson

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 7, 2013

Mary Ann, Bill was fantastic and he is now home at last!
Blessings to you and your family!
Michael & Valentina Collentine

December 6, 2013

Chris & Madlyn Holton

Mary Sue and Family - Sending our thoughts and prayers to you at this difficult time. The pictures are wonderful, cannot wait to here some of the stories when you get home. Love to you all.

December 6, 2013

Bill, neighbor and friend, its been a long time but the memories of Brewster and Belvoir linger on. You are often my subject of one tough hombre, and one hell of a guy. It has a been a pleasure and honor to have known you. Rest in peace.

Jim Watson

December 6, 2013

Patti Williams

Sally and Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love the pictures. What great memories you have!

December 6, 2013

Sally and family, Thinking of you all and sending prayers. Thank you for sharing the pictures - they are lovely.

Liza & Ed and the boys

December 6, 2013

Cindy Clements

Sally and family,
Sending prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. Your father was an amazing man and I am so grateful for the stories you have shared with me over the years. I know he is so proud of you and your sisters (those Dahlman girls) and know that he is smiling down on you all.

December 5, 2013

Sue and Bob Price

Ann and Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We always enjoyed hearing the stories you shared with us about your Dad. Take comfort in the memory of them and the love you had for each other.

December 5, 2013

Ann Luebbert

Hey Dad,miss you so much. You were the best.

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4550 Peachtree Road Ne, Atlanta, GA 30319

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