Henry J. “Hank” Dahl, age 102, of Helena passed away May 23, 2016 in Helena.
Hank was born in Portland, Oregon, April 18, 1914 to Soren and Hattie (King) Dahl. He received his education in Oregon and worked for sawmills there prior to moving to Montana in 1930. Hank began working as a mechanic for McCarthy and Kieckbusch, (a Dodge and Plymouth Auto Dealership) and eventually purchased the business.
On October 14, 1949 Hank and B.J. Allison were married. They enjoyed 65 years together and lived their entire married life in the home Hank built in 1949. They traveled widely throughout the United States and in Mexico and Canada, and went on a number of cruises after Hank’s retirement from Dahl-Larson Motor’s and the State of Montana where he was the Administrator of the Motor Pool & Equipment Division or the Department of Transportation.
During his working career Hank was involved with several civic organizations including a 74 year member of the Elks Lodge # 193 in Helena. Hank and B.J. never had children, but are survived by many friends in the Helena area.
A Funeral Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 106 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., with a reception to follow the service in the Banquet Hall of the funeral home. A burial will follow the reception at Resurrection Cemetery.
Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Hank.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 2, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Thursday June 2, 2016
Banquet Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Thursday June 2, 2016
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 2, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Thursday June 2, 2016
Banquet Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
After the reception
Thursday June 2, 2016
Resurrection Cemetery
3700 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Pamela Davidson says
What great memories I have of my years growing up with Hank and BJ … Happy trails Hank!!
Allen Stenhjem Family says
Another One of the” DODGE BOYS “God Bless,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
john ilgenfritz says
Hank was one of a kind. I accompanied Hank when he took and PASSED his driver’s license test at 100 and 101! My wife and I were neighbors of Hank and BJ since 1983, but I really
got to know him in the last 2 plus years. Oh, the stories he shared. Such as the time he moved from Oregon when he was 16 or so and stopped for gas. There was a gas war going and the attendant offered to sell him gas at ten cents a gallon. The attendant had a 50 gallon drum, which he helped Hank tie onto the back of his Essex roadster. Once filled with gas, Hank drove it very slowly on to Helena! He is back with BJ, the love of his life. Godspeed, my friend.
Bob Bryant says
When I was a boy Hank was my unqualified hero. What wasn’t said in the obit was that Hank was one of the best stock car drivers and mechanics that Helena ever saw . He was very kind to a young boy and hired him into Smith Dahl Motors and also sold him a motor for a hot rod he was building . I will never forget his kindness and support .
Julie Miller says
Hank was a long time friend, “brother”, to my dad, George Larson. They were great business partners and life long friends. Happy Cruising my friend!
Tom and Ruby Butts says
We live in Indiana and met Hank during our trips to Helena to see my sister Billie Teders and her friend, Donald McLellan. Don for many, many years looked after Hank (and BJ also prior to her passing) doing yard work, snow removal and assisting them in whatever was needed….Don was like the son Hank never had. Billie was also good to Hank and baked numerous pumpkin pies, banana nut bread and meat loafs for Hank to enjoy. Don and Billie brought much joy into Hanks life. We have very fond memories of the times that we got to visit Hank and stories Billie and Don have shared. RIP Hank.
Tom and Ruby Butts-Fort Wayne, IN.
Billie Teders says
Hank shared many stories and happening’s throughout his life with us. Hank could have written a book and it would in my eyes have been a #1 best seller. I will hold close all those stories Hank. You will be greatly missed. Billie