Kelly Dahl

Kelly Dahl, 49, Hazelton, went to meet his Creator on July 2, 2017. Kelly spent hhis final days surrounded by his wife and close family. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Thursday, July 6, at Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, where a Celebration of Life service will begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am Friday, July 7, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Hazelton, with Rev. Eugene Roecker officiating. Burial will follow at the Hazelton Cemetery. Kelly was born August 3, 1967, in Bismarck, ND, the son of Roger and Laurel (Baker) Dahl. Kelly grew up and attended school at Hazelton. Following graduation from high school in 1985, he went on to attend Detroit Lakes Vo-Tech School. While in Detroit Lakes, he met his best friend and future wife, Michelle Simon. The couple was married on October 8, 1988. Kelly worked for area farms and ranches before taking over the family ranch. The fourth generation at the ranch, Kelly and Michelle raised purebred Gelbvieh and commercial cattle. Kelly’s love of trucking began as a kid when he would ride along with his dad. He later took over his father’s trucking business. Kelly’s greatest joys of his life were his children, Tara, Maddie, and James. His faith was an important part of his life. He made many friends, not only in the local community, but also through the many boards he served on. He was always there to lend an ear and quick to try to make you laugh. He has left a lasting impression on many people throughout the state and beyond. His family always came first. He would never turn a friend in need away. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of the community that will never be replaced. Kelly is survived by his wife, Michelle; children, Tara, Maddie, and James of Hazelton; mother, Laurel, Lincoln; two sisters, Kristy Dahl, Bismarck, and Lynelle (Cory) Smith, Belfield, ND; many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger; and his grandparents. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to a charity of the donor’s choice.