1918
Marion
2006
Marion Dahm
July 20, 1918 — July 30, 2006
John Marion Soren Dahm was born on July 20, 1918 near Stockport, Iowa to John and Ida (Peterson) Dahm. He grew up around Stockport and then Spencer, Iowa. As a boy he helped on the family farm. As a young man he became very interested in cars and motorcycles, especially Harley Davidson's.
Marion helped Karl Bang at his alignment shop "Bangs Bee-Line" in Spencer. This is where he met Karl's daughter, Beulah. She liked his motorcycle and asked for a ride. He thought she was the prettiest girl in Spencer. Marion and Beulah were married on June 15, 1941 at Redwood Falls, Minnesota. They had 34 years of marriage until Beulah's passing in 1975.
Marion worked as a custom harvester during the 40's and 50's, traveling south to Kansas and north to Canada. He also worked at various car garages as a mechanic. In the early 40's, his father bought land north of Chokio and together they farmed it. After his father John's passing in 1975, Marion continued to farm it, even up until the end.
Marion's passions and hobbies were many. He was active in the D.F.L., serving as treasurer for many years. He served as a delegate at many state and local conventions and was past president of the Stevens County Historical Society. He traveled yearly to Rollag, MN for the Steam Threshers reunion, enjoying the old-time music and company of many on those weekends. He loved to scuba dive and look for his Viking rocks. Airplanes were another great interest and he logged many hours flying with local pilots that wanted to help him with his Viking research. He also enjoyed photography, reading and fishing and deer hunting with his hunting buddies up north for a week every year. His most beloved hobby was his researching the Vikings, spending countless hours exploring for the mysterious rocks with the triangular-shaped holes that were then dubbed "mooring stones". He also researched and promoted the Kensington Runestone. Through this calling, he was the subject of many articles in publications and periodicals in Minnesota and this region of the United States. He gave many speeches and presentations on the Vikings, which he called "talks".
Marion passed away on July 30, 2006 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris after a week long illness. He lived to be 88 years old. He cherished his relationships with all the many people he met in his talks and explorations. He will always be remembered for his boundless energy and lively conversations. Marion will be missed by so many.
He is survived by his two daughters: Judith (Dale) Webb of Chokio and Jonna (Brad) Backman of Donnelly; 11 grandchildren: Dean Webb of Chokio, Janell (Shane) Kolden of Hancock, Arron (Cathy) Smith of Council Bluffs, IA, Edward Bergseid of Hawley, Rebecca Bergseid of Hawley, James Bergseid of Hawley, Dusty Sherlock of Coon Rapids, James Backman of Donnelly, Dustin Backman of Donnelly, Kristin Backman of Donnelly and Gage Backman of Donnelly; one great-grandchild: Christopher Kolden of Hancock; one sister: Joyce Melberg of Aitkin and one son-in-law: Keith Bergseid of Hawley. He was preceded in death by his wife: Beulah; one daughter: Lynellen Bergseid; two granddaughters: Laura and Rayealane Lowrey; two grandsons: Darin Webb and John Bergseid; his parents and one brother: Raymond Dahm.
Pallbearers for the service are Marion's grandchildren: Dean Webb, Janell Kolden, Arron Smith, Edward Bergseid, Rebecca Bergseid, James Bergseid, Dusty Sherlock, James Backman, Dustin Backman, Kristin Backman and Gage Backman. Lois Strei will serve as pianist for the service, with Maurine Nelson serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
Marion helped Karl Bang at his alignment shop "Bangs Bee-Line" in Spencer. This is where he met Karl's daughter, Beulah. She liked his motorcycle and asked for a ride. He thought she was the prettiest girl in Spencer. Marion and Beulah were married on June 15, 1941 at Redwood Falls, Minnesota. They had 34 years of marriage until Beulah's passing in 1975.
Marion worked as a custom harvester during the 40's and 50's, traveling south to Kansas and north to Canada. He also worked at various car garages as a mechanic. In the early 40's, his father bought land north of Chokio and together they farmed it. After his father John's passing in 1975, Marion continued to farm it, even up until the end.
Marion's passions and hobbies were many. He was active in the D.F.L., serving as treasurer for many years. He served as a delegate at many state and local conventions and was past president of the Stevens County Historical Society. He traveled yearly to Rollag, MN for the Steam Threshers reunion, enjoying the old-time music and company of many on those weekends. He loved to scuba dive and look for his Viking rocks. Airplanes were another great interest and he logged many hours flying with local pilots that wanted to help him with his Viking research. He also enjoyed photography, reading and fishing and deer hunting with his hunting buddies up north for a week every year. His most beloved hobby was his researching the Vikings, spending countless hours exploring for the mysterious rocks with the triangular-shaped holes that were then dubbed "mooring stones". He also researched and promoted the Kensington Runestone. Through this calling, he was the subject of many articles in publications and periodicals in Minnesota and this region of the United States. He gave many speeches and presentations on the Vikings, which he called "talks".
Marion passed away on July 30, 2006 at the Stevens Community Medical Center in Morris after a week long illness. He lived to be 88 years old. He cherished his relationships with all the many people he met in his talks and explorations. He will always be remembered for his boundless energy and lively conversations. Marion will be missed by so many.
He is survived by his two daughters: Judith (Dale) Webb of Chokio and Jonna (Brad) Backman of Donnelly; 11 grandchildren: Dean Webb of Chokio, Janell (Shane) Kolden of Hancock, Arron (Cathy) Smith of Council Bluffs, IA, Edward Bergseid of Hawley, Rebecca Bergseid of Hawley, James Bergseid of Hawley, Dusty Sherlock of Coon Rapids, James Backman of Donnelly, Dustin Backman of Donnelly, Kristin Backman of Donnelly and Gage Backman of Donnelly; one great-grandchild: Christopher Kolden of Hancock; one sister: Joyce Melberg of Aitkin and one son-in-law: Keith Bergseid of Hawley. He was preceded in death by his wife: Beulah; one daughter: Lynellen Bergseid; two granddaughters: Laura and Rayealane Lowrey; two grandsons: Darin Webb and John Bergseid; his parents and one brother: Raymond Dahm.
Pallbearers for the service are Marion's grandchildren: Dean Webb, Janell Kolden, Arron Smith, Edward Bergseid, Rebecca Bergseid, James Bergseid, Dusty Sherlock, James Backman, Dustin Backman, Kristin Backman and Gage Backman. Lois Strei will serve as pianist for the service, with Maurine Nelson serving as soloist. Pedersen Funeral Home in Morris is in charge of the arrangements.
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