Merle Matthew Dahlheimer, age 94, of Albertville, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020. He was born on February 9, 1926 in Minneapolis, the son of Matthew and Cornellia (McNeil) Dahlheimer.
On September 26, 1945, Merle Dahlheimer and LaVerne Kasper were joined in holy matrimony at St. Michael Catholic Church. God blessed their marriage with eight children.
Merle was a proud dairy farmer and on June 1, 1959 he purchased a beer distributorship in St. Michael, and was a founder of what is now known as Dahlheimer Beverage. He enjoyed cards, dancing, wintering in Arizona with LaVerne, and rebuilding old Model-A cars and traveling with his car group of friends. He was a charter member of the St. Michael Lion’s Club, St. Michael Knights of Columbus, Minnesota Beer Wholesalers, National Beer Wholesalers, and faithful member of St. Michael Catholic Church.
He is preceded in death by his wife, LaVerne; daughter, Sharon; son, Gary; grandson, Jacob Eicher; parents; siblings Shirley Dahlheimer, Arlene Hoglund, Wilbur Dahlheimer, Irma Vetsch; brothers-in-law, Stuart Hoglund, Donatus Vetsch, Donald Greninger, Ken Tiernan, Marty Martinez, Don Chamberlin; and special family friend, Ingrid “Cookie” Manro.
Merle is survived by his children, Charlotte (Dennis) Eicher, Carolyn (Tony) Eicher, Greg (Debby) Dahlheimer, Tom Dahlheimer, Joe (Kim Anderson) Dahlheimer, Brenda (Vince) Zachman; 23 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Phyllis Greninger, Muriel Tiernan, LaVonne Martinez, Gwen Chamberlin; sister-in-law, Lucille Dahlheimer; and many other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held Monday, September 28, 2020 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at The Peterson Chapel in St. Michael. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at 11:00 AM, with visitation beginning at 9:00 AM, at St. Michael Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery.
Merle’s Mass will be livestreamed at: https://www.youtube.com/c/StMichaelCatholicChurchStMichaelMN
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to The Cornerstone Women’s Clinic in St. Michael or charity of your choice.
Serving the family is The Peterson Chapel St. Michael-Albertville Funeral Home. 763-497-5362. www.thepetersonchapel.com.
Sorry to hear about your dad. Thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻 I always enjoyed visiting with him at the Engel Haus.
Sorry with the loss of your dad. He was one special man. I’d go to Engel Haus and visit many times and I’ve missed it since the COVID-19 came along, Lost a lot of time to see him. We had lots to talk about with our past beer connection with my dad’s bar, Eddie’s Bar.
May he rest in peace, many prayers with all of you. God Bless
My sympathies to you all. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
The Merle and LaVerne Dahlheimer Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the passing of Uncle Merle. The Wilbur and Luci Dahlheimer Family have made a donation to the Cornerstone Women’s Clinic in Memoriam. All of our family has enjoyed an incredible relationship with your family and have very fond memories or your Dad and Mom. God Bless you all and we will keep you all in our prayers. Luci, Dan, Donna, Delbert, Doug, Denise, Don, Duane, Dean, Dorothy, Doris, and Diane, as well as our respective Husbands, Wives, and Significant Others.
Thinking of all of you… prayers for peace. Marni Severson
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Prayers for all of you. RIP Merle.
Merle was a good man. He always made the effort to have a friendly conversation with me about life whenever we crossed-paths, which ultimately brightened my entire day. Rest in peace my friend…
Uncle Merle was always so kind to our family…Our children have wonderful memories of helping Uncle Merle with miscellaneous projects on the farm. He will be deeply missed by many. Your whole family is on our hearts and in our prayers!
As Always,
Chuck & Sandy Greninger and family
So sorry to hear of Merle’s passing. I was a neighbor, babysat for them, was a very young pallbearer for the passing of beautiful little Sharon. Merle and Laverne were a sweet couple
We are so sorry for your loss. No matter how old a loved one is, it is never easy to lose them, but no one can take away your memories! Praying angels surround you and bring you comfort during this difficult time.
Wish we could have made it to the service. Know that family & friends are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs
To all of Merle’s family. Our deepest sympathies, Dan always enjoyed talking with Merle and his boys. Sorry we were out of town for his visitation.