Adolph J. Dahling

Adolph John Dahling, 91, of Red Wing, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at his home at Deer Crest Senior Living.  He was born on June 21, 1931, in Red Wing, to John and Louise (Drenkhahn) Dahling.  He attended school in Welch and graduated from Red Wing High School in 1950.  From 1952 to 1954, he served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict.  He returned to Red Wing following his discharge and worked for LaGrange Shoe Company, the Farmer’s Store, Riviera Cabinets and Goodhue County before retiring in 1996.  On October 7, 1972, he was united in marriage to Gretchen Beise.  Adolph was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hastings.  He enjoyed traveling and photography, and had a passion for vehicles.  Mechanically, he could easily solve a problem whether it was in his home or on a vehicle.

Adolph is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Gretchen on December 7, 2021.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel in Red Wing with Reverend Jon Zimpelmann officiating.  Burial with military honors will be at the Oakwood Cemetery in Red Wing.  Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service.  Memorials are preferred to St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hastings.