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Donald Lee Dahlinger, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed on to eternal life at his home in Albuquerque on Monday, November 8, 2004. He was born in North Platte, NE to John and Mary Dahlinger on May 6, 1942. He was married to his wife, LaVay, of 43 years until his passing. They moved from North Platte to Albuquerque in December of 1984. His first love was his family. He was so proud of all his grandchildren. His passion was in his woodworking and building items for his family and friends. Until renal failure, Don loved to go camping and fishing. He and his fishing buddy always shared their fish stories. His faith in God and the church kept his determination for life alive. Don previously employed with Albuquerque Floor and Tile. He is survived by his wife, LaVay; children, Rodney and Gina Dahlinger of Seattle; Kent and Elizabeth Dahlinger of Albuquerque, Shannon and John Patrone of Albuquerque; grandchildren, Taryn, Keaton, Brandi Jo, Austin, McKenna, Justus, Rafe, Cameron, and Talen; two sisters, Karen and David Colan of Grand Island, NE, Carrol and Ron Virus of St. Louis MO; a brother, Gary and Karen Dahlinger of Albany, OR; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Services of interment will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 13 at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 6901 Wyoming Blvd. NE. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He was truly loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed. "God so loved the world. He gave his only son..." Sunrise Funeral Options 7601 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 821-0010
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