John “Jack” Dahl, 88, Gackle, ND, died late Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Wishek Living Center in Wishek, ND.
Jack Reed Dahl was born January 15, 1930 in Fargo, ND, the son of C.M. and Eleanor (Reed) Dahl.
He received his education at Chaffee Public School and NDAC earning his BS Degree in Animal Science. He served in the US Army from 1952 to 1954.
Jack and Dorothy “Dottie” Davis were married February 23, 1952 in Fargo, ND. They made their home southwest of Gackle where they owned and operated the Dahl Land & Cattle Co. with their 3 sons.
He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Gackle, American Legion, involved with the Town and Country Day Livestock Show, President of ND Stockman’s Association, National Livestock & Meat Board, President of the National Cattleman’s Association, Chairman of “Farmer Mac” and many other agriculture related organizations.
Jack is survived by his wife, Dottie; 4 children, Dan, Streeter, ND, Jeff and John (JD), both of Gackle, ND, and Margo (Mickey) Spring, Fargo, ND; 5 grandchildren, Samuel, Jordan (Kendra), Nathan, Brooke, and Jasmyne; and 4 great-grandchildren, Hadley, Adrienne, Maximus and Azalea.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Martha and Kay; and daughter-in-law, Dorothy.
The family requests memorials to:
North Dakota Stockmen’s Foundation
407 S 2nd St
Bismarck, ND 58501
Hospice of the Red River Valley
1240 W Main
Valley City, ND 58072
Prayer Service: 7:00 PM Monday, February 5, 2018 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Gackle, ND
Funeral Service: 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Burial: 2:45 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Gackle Cemetery
An online guest book is available at www.hautfuneralhome.com.