Steven A Dahlinghaus

Steven A. Dahlinghaus, age 66, of Cranberry Prairie, passed away peacefully following a long battle with cancer, on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home.  He was born March 31, 1954 in Coldwater to Mary Louise (Pleiman) Dahlinghaus, and the late Norbert Dahlinghaus.  His mother survives in Cranberry Prairie.  On June 5, 1976 he married Carol (Fortkamp) and she survives in Cranberry Prairie.  He is survived by his children, Jennifer Harden & fiancé Jerry Braun of Celina, Linda & Adam Krouskop of Minster, and Mark & Denise Dahlinghaus of Maria Stein.  Steve is also survived by his grandchildren, Cheyanne & Evan Thomas, Austin and Makenna Harden, Olivia Krouskop, Kara, Cristi, and Kaylee Dahlinghaus, and siblings and in-laws:  Dennis & Betty Dahlinghaus of Minster, Mary Jo & Mike Buschur of Coldwater, Bob & Patsy Dahlinghaus of Boston, MA, Carol & Greg Dennings of New Bremen, John & Ruthy Dahlinghaus of Greensboro, NC, Sharon Wint and the late Rodney Wint of Tipp City, David & Denise Dahlinghaus of Russia, and Dale & Angie Dahlinghaus of Minster.

He was a life-long active member of St. Francis Catholic Church in Cranberry Prairie.  He served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard and worked for 47 years at Minster Machine.  He was a member of the Knights of St. John’s in Maria Stein.  Steve was an avid runner, carpenter, farmer, and woodsman.  He was a giving man and donated over 100 pints of blood to the American Red Cross.  Steve’s love of life and passion revolved around his home and his family.

A Public Mass of Christian Burial following all CDC guidelines will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at St. Francis Church, in Cranberry Prairie. Burial with military rites will follow in St. Francis Cemetery.  Friends may call from 3:00pm - 8:00pm, Friday December 4, at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home in St. Henry.  Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.