Robert Louis Dahl

Robert Louis Dahl, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, February 15 in his home. Bob was born July 8, 1934 to Louis and Caroline (Mashek) Dahl in Monroe. He married Barbara (Kohler) on June 12, 1954. Together they raised four children. He graduated from Monroe High School and began working construction with his father, brothers Don and Duane and son Gary. Together they built a number of homes and businesses in Monroe. Bob pursued his own business endeavors which included building and managing several apartment buildings and rental properties and owned and operated Bob’s Car Wash. He retired from the building business in 1989. Bob and Barb enjoyed traveling throughout Michigan, England, Germany, Switzerland, Scotland Ireland and Australia. Bob began buying and restoring Ford 8N tractors and Ford Model A’s. They were members of the Floral City A’s car club. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served on various boards and committees. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, especially the family kickball games in the backyard. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; son Gary (Debbie); daughters Sue (Gary) Moore, Karen Dahl, Linda (Dr. Scott) Johnson, all of Monroe; grandchildren Jennifer (Sean) Zaborowski of St. Clair Shores, Paul (Teresa) Moore of Erie, Lindsay Dahl of Monroe, Ashley (Sean) Murphy of Monroe, Amanda (Randy) Skupin of Lake Orion, Dr. Alex (Dr. Jordyn) Johnson of Monroe, Stephanie (James) Thomas of Monroe, Hannah (Henry) Mikesell of Clawson, Abbey Johnson of Monroe; great-grandchildren Avery and Aiden Zaborowski, Maxwell Moore, Amelia Murphy, Grayson and Sadie Skupin; a sister, Doris Bernhard of Monroe; a brother, Donald Dahl of Prescott, Arizona and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, brother Duane Dahl, sisters Stella Dahl and Viola Birtcher. Memorials may be given to Zion Lutheran Church. Due to COVID restrictions, a private family service will be held at Zion Lutheran Church. Burial will take place at Roselawn. Bacarella Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. The family would like to thank all Bob’s nurses and caregivers who took such good care of him these past months...Promedica Hospice, Nadine, Jamie, John, Nicole, Tim, Karen G., Anne, Beth, Rachel; caregivers Jill, Macee, Jessi, Taylor, Pat, Angela, Kelli, Bev, Kelly, Laura, Amanda and Laprad Home Care. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family by visiting the obituary page at www.bacarellafuneralhome.com.

Robert Louis Dahl

July 8, 1934 - February 15, 2021