Gary Elwood Dahlgren, age 71 of Walnut Grove, passed away July 20, 2019 at Sanford Tracy medical Center in Tracy. Celebration of Life will be held at 4pm Saturday, July 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Walnut Grove. Visitation will be 2:30pm until time of the service at church. There will be no burial at this time. Stephens Funeral Service – Walnut Grove Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gary Elwood Dahlgren was born December 2, 1947 to Elwood and Virginia (Nichols) Dahlgren in Tracy. He graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1965. Gary enjoyed cleaning up at the Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant and watching the Twins and Vikings on television. He considered the people of Walnut Grove a part of his family.
Gary is survived by his nieces Lynn (Randy) Gardner of Chrisman IL, Kari (David) Baird of Georgetown IL and Lisa (Bill) Young of Chrisman IL; brother-in-law Darrel (Sharon) Franz of State Line IN; special friend Bonnie (Harley) Huebsch; and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Jillene Franz.
Gary was plain and simple a wonderful human being and made the world a better place! Rest In Peace Gary –
He will be so missed. I loved seeing his smile. He was a great man. Rest in peace my friend.
Gary was a wonderful, caring, man. Whenever we seen him we always chatted. He was always concerned how our family was. I would take food over to him often. He was always so thankful. He always had a special place in our hearts. Godspeed !!!
I miss you my old friend, sincerely