John Dahlke, 28

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, February 3, 2010

John William Dahlke, 28, of Morristown, died on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at his residence.
Born on April 23, 1981, in Jackson, he was the son of Russell James Dahlke and Pamela Neitzel. He graduated from Gladbrook Reinbeck High School in Gladbrook, Iowa, in 1999. John was employed by ABC Bus Co. in Faribault. He was a devoted father and enjoyed spending time with his sons. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, darts, music, and playing guitar. He was an active member of Harvest Church International in Faribault.
John is survived by three sons: Owen, Noah and Logan; parents: Pam (Don) Labs of Waldorf and Russell (Colette) Dahlke of Bemidji; four siblings: James (Amy) Dahlke of Apple Valley, Chad (Schelle) Dahlke of Murrieta, Calif., Melanie Dahlke of Morristown, and Russell Lee Dahlke of Bemidji; one step brother, Naiche Graves of Minneapolis; two nieces; and four nephews. He is also survived by his grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Frank William Dahlke and grandmother, Helen M. Dahlke.
Funeral services will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at Harvest Church International in Faribault with the Rev. Peter Kuriger officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday from 12 p.m. until the time of services at the church.  Kinder-Dennis Home for Funerals in Waseca is handling arrangements.