Marvin H. Dahlke

Marvin H. Dahlke, 94, Luxemburg, went to be with Jesus Tuesday April 18, 2023, at Odd Fellows Nursing Home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 3, 1929, on the Dahlke family farm to the late Hugo W. and Selma I. (Reckelberg) Dahlke. Marvin was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. On June 11, 1949, he married his sweetheart Garnet M. Kudick. They celebrated 73 years of marriage last year. This long marriage was blessed with five children, 19 grandchildren and 43 great-grandchildren with 3 more due this year. Marvin spent many years of his life driving truck for various companies including Les Johnson, Schwerman Trucking and Super Value. Marvin served his church in various positions including elder, school board, trustee, and finance committee. He and Garnet also served as school janitors for many years and had been members of the church choir. Marvin is survived by his wife Garnet, five children, Linda (Bob) Ullman of Denmark, Karen (Fred) Belter, Robert (Linda) Dahlke, Lyle Dahlke all of Luxemburg and Keith (Jeane) Dahlke of Kewaunee. He is further survived by three sisters, Mildred (Myron) Drab, Jean Zeitler and Dorothy (Don) Pribek along with Garnet’s siblings, Karl (Jeanette) Kudick, Caroline Everson, Melva Fager, and Judy Kudick. He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Friends may call at St. Paul Lutheran Church (Montpelier), Luxemburg on Saturday, April 22, 2023, between 9:00 and 10:45 a.m. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dr. Daniel Olson officiating with burial in the church cemetery. The family would like to thank Pastor Olson for all his visits and fellowship with Mom and Dad. We would also like to thank the wonderful care givers at Odd Fellows Nursing home, especially Ann who have loved and cared for Mom and Dad these last few years. Dad was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His strong Christian faith has been an inspiration to all of us. We love him and will miss him. “Well done thou good and faithful servant.” McMAHON FUNERAL HOME, LUXEMBURG, is assisting the Dahlke family. www.mcmahonfh.com