L. Joe Dahl
September 18, 1961 - August 29, 2011
Obituary
MADISON - L. Joe Dahl, age 49, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 29, 2011. He was born on Sept. 18, 1961, the son of Lou and Marie Dahl. Joe graduated from McFarland High School in 1979. He graduated from UW-Madison with a B.S. degree in low brass and a master’s degree in fine arts. Joe appeared in numerous UW Theater productions, toured with the New York cast of Freedom Train and earned his professional Equity card. He directed musical productions for West High School, performed in and directed Four Seasons Theater productions, marched with the Madison Scouts Drum & Bugle Corps and the Santa Clara California Vanguards Drum & Bugle Corps where he was a low brass soloist. Joe was a wonderful achiever, talented, caring and loving son. Joe is survived by his parents, Lou and Marie Dahl; partner, Frank Jewell; sisters, Jennifer (Rod) O’Connor and Mary Fleischman; nieces, Ann Fleischman, Sarah Fleischman, Lisa Amer and Christy Rodriguez; grand-nephews, Trent Haak, Dylan Haak, Joseph Haak and Taos Rodriguez. Joe was preceded in death by his sister, Susan Marie Dahl. Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joe’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice. A heartfelt thank you to all Joe’s professors and friends for their support.
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Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joe’s name to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Visitation will be at the funeral home from 2 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2011.
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david furumoto
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Joe will always remember the magnificent one man show you put together for your MFA thesis project, you brought tears to my eyes then with your acting, I weep now at losing you and your gifts. go with God my friend, Namu Amida Butsu-david furumoto
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Vikki Williams
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My deepest sympathies to Joe's loved ones. I will keep close the memories of times spent with Joe.
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Leah Roy
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Thinking of you Joe. And sending love to all the family, friends, and community who hold you in their hearts.
Leah
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Carson 'Rook' Caldwell
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Hugs to the family. I remember Joey well from marching with him in the 70s. Sometimes we just don't understand why things happen like they do. I hope you find peace in knowing Joey is at peace and not walking alone. Here's to my Drum Corps brother. Rook
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Katherine Wade
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He was always so good to us, even when emphatically telling us what we were doing wrong. I admired and looked up to Joe. I am heartbroken by his death. My deepest sympathies to his parents and Frank.
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Rosanne Parks-Slinde
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As the tears roll down my face, I will always remember the wonderful memories that I have of spending my high school days with Joe. He was my best friend then, and I will never forget you Joe. No one understands why this had to happen, but I hope his family will find some comfort knowing that we will all see him again someday. I Love You my friend, God speed.