Gary Dahlberg

Gary Dahlberg, 79, passed away June 2, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital Des Moines IA.Gary is survived by his loving wife of 57 years & their three children.
Two sons Douglas Dahlberg (Karen), Rodney Dahlberg (Susan) and daughter Paula Conley.
Grandchildren Nikki (Lee) Imbimbo, Christen (Anthony) Lopez, Dustin (Kristin) Dahlberg, Haley Gallardo and Elizabeth Dahlberg. Seven Great grandchildren Evan, Nico, Ella, Emma, Everly, Emily, Madelyn. His brother Jim Dahlberg (Carolyn), Bob Dahlberg (Theresa). Several of nieces and nephews that he loved and touched his heart.

Gary was born October 7, 1940 in Laurens, Iowa to Glenn & Katherine Dahlberg
Gary graduated from Laurens High School 1960. He went on to join the United States Coast Guard in San Fransico CA from 1960 to 1966 during which time he married Mary Hovinga in1962.Years later he graduated from AIB with a Business Management Degree. Gary made a career working in the trucking industry with O'Halloran International before retiring from Kenworth Mid Iowa.
Gary was a member of Za Ga Zig Shrine and in the Provost Guard unit. For many years he took pride in helping raise money for the Shriners Hospital.
He enjoyed taking part in all the parades as well as the Shrine Circus and many other activities.

Gary was proceeded in death by is parents and a brother Don.

The family will greet friends Monday, June 8, 2020 from 5 pm to 8 pm with a Masonic Service at 7 pm at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Gary will be laid to rest with military honors at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Za Ga Zig Shrine.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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