Obit for DAHL, Helmer (b.1880 d.1956), Ottertail Co., MN
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Helmer Christian Dahl
B. Jan 22,1880 Vesteraalen, Norway
M. Aug 16,1906 (Pelican Rapids...Ottertail CO.)
D. Mar 05,1956 Duluth, MN

Marie (Olson) Dahl
B. Apr 23,1886 Odalen, Norway
M. Aug 16,1906 (Pelican Rapids...Ottertail CO.)
D. Oct 25,1971 Fargo, ND

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Helmer Dahl, Formerly of Pelican, Dies
Son of Early Pioneers Died at Duluth 

Helmer Dahl, a former resident of Pelican, died at Duluth, Monday, 
March 5, at 8 AM. He had been hospitalized since Dec. 30. 
He was born in Norway, Jan. 22, 1880, the only child of Christian C. 
and Hannah Dahl. They came to America when he was a small child, and 
moved to Pelican the day before the railroad came in. 
His father helped organize the First Lutheran Church in town where 
Helmer was later confirmed by the Rev. Meland. Rev. Meland made his 
home with them for a time when he first came to Pelican. 
Helmer also attended public school in town, and taught rural schools 
in Otter Tail County for about thirty years.
He was married to Marie Olson August 16, 1906, with the Rev. Meland 
officiating.  They would thus have celebrated their golden wedding 
this summer. 
Three children were born to this union.  Harold, who died in infancy; 
Wenonah, who passed away seven years ago, and Walter, who lives in 
Fargo.  He is also survived by his wife and three grandchildren.  
Magnus Dahl of Pelican, Carl Dahl of Park Rapids, Harold Dahl of Fergus 
and Alma Vaglo who lives in California are cousins.
The Dahls made their home in Pelican until 1929 when they moved to 
Duluth, where they have since resided.  He worked at the steel plant 
as long as his health would permit, and since, on account of poor 
health, has held various other jobs.
Funeral arrangements have not been completed, but will be announced 
later.