Jim, 66, Passed away on March 12, 2025 at his home in North Carolina after a year-long illness.  He was born and raised in Genoa City and graduated from Badger High School.  He is survived by his wife Jean, son Anthony (Julie) Dahlke, sister Peggy Dahlke Lydic and nephew Jeff Stieg, Franklin WI and sister-in-law Tami Dahlke, Genoa City.  He is also survived by stepsons Robert Byrd, Kenneth Byrd, Brandon Stapleton and their families. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Armand and Velda Dahlke, brother Bill Dahlke and nephew Steve Kriofsky and his beloved "fur baby" Thunder.

He enjoyed motorcycle riding, board games and fostering homeless dogs.  His contagious sense of humor will be greatly missed!