Bernard Dahlvang

Bernard Dahlvang, 67, of rural Sebeka, passed away January 8, 2022, at the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis.

Funeral services were held, January 18 at the Motley Free Methodist Church.

Bernard Paul Dahlvang was born October 11, 1954 to Paul and Evelyn (Swenson) Dahlvang at the Wesley hospital in Wadena. While growing up in Oylen, Bernard attended country school at District 55 South until age 10. He then attended school in Staples and the Staples Vo-Tech until graduating in 1972. The following year was spent working in a machine shop with his cousin, Bob. In May of 1973, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving until October, 1975. Bernard came home to Oylen and began his logging and sawmill career. In 1990 he was united in marriage with Pam Dumpprope. They settled in Cass County where he continued to expand his business. Bernard enjoyed working with his beef cattle, attending auction sales and visiting with friends over a sweet treat and cup of coffee. He loved to read, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. 

Bernard was one of a kind - loving, caring and helpful to anyone in need. He was a hard worker, an extraordinary provider and protector. He took pride in his business and enjoyed a good barter. His love for his wife and children were at the forefront of everything he did. Bernard enjoyed sharing stories with everyone and teaching his grandchildren about anything he could show or explain to them. Bernard was a man of many trades and successful in the many things he accomplished. His wisdom, storytelling and laughter will be greatly missed. 

Bernard is survived by his wife, Pam; six children, Bonnie of Bertha, Steven of Oylen, Nicole and David, both of Staples and John and Megan, both of Sebeka; 24 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Carl; two sisters, Cindy (Curt) Collison and Sandy (Skeeter) Meidinger; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary Dumpprope, Janet Aguirre, Linda (Steve) Cusey, Sandy (Jess) Cusey, Darrell Dumpprope, Paul (Kim) Dumpprope, Gary Dumpprope and many nephews and nieces.

Bernard was preceded in death by his parents; three siblings, Shirley, Duane and Leroy; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Gideon Kern; mother and father-in-law, Mardell and Milford Dumpprope; brothers-in-law, Rob Dumpprope, Wesley Cusey and Jim Morrow; son-in-law, Joe Mollner; honorary daughter-in-law, Lianna Wolpert and nephews, Matthew Dumpprope and Dustin Morrow.

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