Roger ( Holsclaw) Dahlke, a recent resident of Harrison, ME, and Placitas, NM, passed away quietly at home after a long illness. He was the oldest son of Garland Holsclaw and Dorothy (Gloss) Dahlke. Roger leaves behind his loving wife of almost 33 years, Barbara (Nastari), and the caring Molloy family. He also leaves 3 children from a previous marriage: Greg Dahlke (Debbie Tucker), of Winona, MN, daughters Cathy (Chris) Gagnon of Brooklyn Park, MN, and Susan Dahlke (Paul Just) of Redondo Beach, CA. Two grandchildren, Thomas and Michael Gagnon, of MN. Two great-grandchildren Caroline June and Thomas Xavier Gagnon. Half sisters: Gloria (Chuck) Dickenson, Valerie Landmark, Maureen Dickenson, of WI, and Charlotte Newman of FL.
Roger was born in Chicago, IL and was raised mostly in Wisconsin. He graduated from West Bend High School, class of 1957. He served in the US Army from 1958-1961, with a tour in Korea. Upon leaving the Army, Roger became an early participant in the mainframe computer industry with Control Data and others first as a computer engineer and later with much success in sales.
Roger and Barbara lived in California for many years and traveled extensively. Roger ran 9 marathons and enjoyed tennis. He retired in 2008 in New Mexico to pursue his passion for golf and attended The Master’s Championship 4 times with his favorite cousin, Lem. Importantly, as an adult, Roger was reunited with his extensive Holsclaw family where he found 3 half brothers Bob( deceased), Gary (deceased), and Bruce (Hollee) Holsclaw, all of WI. The family’s welcoming love and annual reunions were a joy to him.
The family thanks the Andwell Hospice angels who went above and beyond with their caring. Per Roger’s wishes, there will be no funeral. For those wishing to donate in Roger’s memory, the family shares the following:
-Alzheimer’s Association
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