Elmer Johnson Dahl

Elmer Johnson Dahl, beloved husband of Hazel (Stenquist) Dahl, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Hartford, CT on June 22, 1931 to Idoff and Edith Dahl. He graduated from The Loomis School, Yale University and Harvard Business School. He proudly served as an officer in the United States Navy in theater during the Korean War. Elmer and Hazel settled in Simsbury, where they raised their family and lived for nearly 50 years, before moving to Cromwell in 2016.

He had a distinguished career in corporate finance. Later, indicative of his entrepreneurial spirit, he owned several small businesses. He served on several boards including class agent at Loomis Chaffee. He sang in a number of choral groups including church choirs and the Hartford Chorale. He was an avid sports fan and could be found cheering on his grandchildren or giving a little friendly advice to the coaches.

He had a lifelong commitment to faith, family and music and treasured his many friends. His genuine love for people had an enduring impact on those he met. He was a 42-year survivor of acute leukemia and while not the defining aspect of his life, his family cherished the additional four decades as a great gift.

Elmer is survived by Hazel, his wife of nearly 66 years, his four children, James (Kristen), Peter (Kelley), Sara (Greg) and Steven (Julie). He is the beloved grandfather of Elizabeth (Jake), Daniel, Eric, Matthew, Emily, Christopher, Nate, Griffin, Thomas and Katherine, and great-grandfather of Henry. He was pre-deceased by his brother Edmund and sister, Eileen.

A memorial service will be held at Bethany Covenant Church on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 11:00 AM. A private burial service with military honors will be conducted at Simsbury Cemetery.

Donations may be made in his memory to Bethany Covenant Church, 785 Mill St. Berlin, CT. 06037 or Pilgrim Pines Conference Center, 220 West Shore Rd, Swanzey, New Hampshire, 03446. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.