Harold P. Dahl

Harold P. Dahl, age 82, of Rio, passed away surrounded by family November 16, 2023, at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus. 

Harold was born in Madison, WI February 19, 1941 to Mabel (Thompson) and Harold K. Dahl.  He married the love of his life Ruthann Hammersley March 4, 1959 and they were able to spend 64 loving years together. Harold enjoyed woodworking, outdoor model trains  and helping his children and grandchildren with whatever they needed.  

Harold was a service station owner in the 1970's in Madison and continued to be an auto mechanic until retiring in 2002.  He lived in Madison until 2009 when he moved to Rio. 

Harold is survived by his wife, Ruthann Hammersley,  children Jeannine (Michael) Daley, Pete (Jean) Dahl, Jeannette (Dave) Swenson, Paul (Dawn) Dahl, Janice (Ron) Koplin. 13 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Funeral service will be held Wednesday, November 22 at 11:00 am at Roselawn Memorial Park Chapel, Monona Wi 53716 with Rev. Michael Daley officiating   Visitation will be held from 10:00 am until the time of service. He will be laid to rest in Roselawn Cemetery.  Harold's family would like to thank the wonderful caring staff at Prairie Ridge Hospital for their excellent and compassionate care. Harold will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.  He was known for his love of buffalo plaid and we will never see it without thinking of him. 

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