Christopher Alan Dahl
Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On November 28, 2022 @ 2:37 pm In 2022,Obituaries | 27 Comments
Christopher Alan Dahl, 53, of Prior Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 22.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, December 5th starting at 11am at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake (3611 North Berens Road NW). Prior to the service, a Visitation will take place from 9:30-11am. Following the service, Chris will be laid to rest at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery in Prior Lake.
Family and Friends who can’t attend in-person are invited to stream the service via YouTube at the following link:
There will be a celebration of Chris’s life for all his friends at Brackett’s Crossing in Lakeville, MN immediately following the church service and throughout the afternoon.
If you were to ask Chris to list his greatest accomplishments, at the very top would be Chris’s life journey with Taryn, the love of his life, together with their children, PJ and Briarleigh, and his little sister and best friend, Jenny, who he cherished from the minute she was born. More than anything, his family was his first love.
When it came to his family, Chris was all-in. Every spare minute would find him at his children’s games, cheering them on and supporting their efforts. He was always first in the car to take them to practice, training sessions and out-of-state competitions. Chris never missed a game, and you could often find him on the sidelines filming all the action.
It was his infectious enthusiasm that gave Chris his special ability to bring people closer together. During COVID, when spectators were not allowed to attend their children’s sporting events, Chris got permission to live broadcast the games, and did so with running commentary, much to the appreciation of parents and grandparents. Chris knew the players from both sides by name and his color commentary included fun facts, humor, and statistics. His broadcasts became so popular that his viewership started growing beyond the boundaries of the Twin Cities to reach family members scattered across the U.S.
From his first steps, Chris had two speeds, fast forward and faster forward. His youth was spent competing in baseball, swimming and football, riding his pony, and camping and hiking in the mountains, where he slept among the grizzlies.
As Chris grew, he displayed boundless energy and enthusiasm. Chris never stopped. He always created many paths forward. If one did not work, he tried another.
After graduation from Northfield High School, Chris attended Pepperdine University. While at Pepperdine he decided he wanted to play college hockey, even though he had never competitively played the sport. Whenever he was home on break, he would practice with the high school team. Eventually he made the Pepperdine team. That year they won their division and played in the LA King Dome!
Upon graduation, Chris took an active role in the food industry where he developed new concepts for customer experiences. There, he was responsible for the development and implementation of the modern walk-in beer cooler and refrigerator cases. He also helped to develop Eatzi’s, a new European-style eatery concept that was featured on the cover of an industry trade magazine.
In 2000, Chris was offered a teaching position in marketing at Pepperdine University. Instead, he chose to go to work for Trystar, a small start-up manufacturing company. There, Chris’s strategic vision was realized as he began to develop and introduce to the market unique portable power equipment and micro-grid energy systems, eventually becoming an industry leader.
In 2019, Chris started another journey. He enrolled at Carlson School of Management where he excelled in their leadership and entrepreneurial courses. He was also a founding partner in The Points North Group, a family office that manages private equity investments, with a future vision to provide strategic sales, marketing and operations consulting services to other financial investment groups.
The family values that Chris and Taryn have instilled in their two children, Briarleigh and PJ, will undoubtedly live on as a testament to their shared love and commitment.
Chris is survived by his wife of 27 years, Taryn Dahl; his children, Palmer (PJ) and Briarleigh Dahl; his sister, Jennifer Cross, and her children, Aislynn and Benjamin Cross; his parents, Rick and Pam Dahl; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Barb and Eric Saunders; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Drew and Monica Saunders; and their children, Quinn and Grant Saunders.
Arrangements are with Ballard-Sunder Funeral Services, Prior Lake, MN.
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We don’t have any words. This is such a tragic shock. Chris was a great neighbor. We loved our catch ups while dog walking. He was a generous soul. We send our condolences from afar. Our hearts go out to you.
Martha Frommelt and David Feldshuh, Noah, Audrey, Zach, Emily and Hannah
We are saddened for your family’s loss. Words seems to pale in the face of this senseless tragedy. Cora and our entire family will keep you in our prayers. Please know, there’s an entire world of people who would like to help. Our hearts are heavy and we are hopeful the memories of Chris will outshine the pain you all feel. With love.
I cannot begin to imagine the hurt and pain you all must feel. I only met Chris a couple of months ago during which time we got to work on a school project together. In that short period, I got to know him as a genuinely caring and generous guy. He gave my son and I an unforgettable experience at a Vikings game. We will always remember that. It was indeed shocking and heartbreaking to hear he is gone!
Chris always had a warm smile to match his warm personality. You could easily tell he truly loved and was proud of his family. He was ready at any time to share a kind word with anyone in need of it. Just a great guy! He is gone too soon and will be sorely missed. Chris, we will remember you for who you are, an amazing person.
So so very sorry. Sending prayers and healing energy.
My heart sank the moment I read this news. I am so sad to learn of your loss and want you to know that you are in my prayers.
Words cannot express the pain you all are feeling! We are shocked & deeply saddened by the loss of a dear friend! Our family will always be there for you, along with many others. Chris, the stamp you put on Aleisha & our family will always remain! We will miss your jokes and laughter! All of our love Dahl family!
Oh Jenny and family! I am so very sad for all of you. Please know that Tom and I are thinking of you all with love and prayers from afar. Hilary and Tom De Carlo
There really isn’t anything that I can say to convey the heartache that I feel for each and everyone of you over the loss of Chris. I am Ed Baldzicki’s mother and never had the privilege of meeting Chris or his family. I only know how much he and his family meant to mine and the love and experiences they all shared ….wonderful and cherished memories for a lifetime and beyond. God bless and comfort all of you.
Stunned!!! Chris had such energy and brightness about him. My deepest condolences to and prayers for the family.
Chris was a great man and neighbor. His smile will always be remembered
My arms are wrapped around your family during this difficult time. Chris will be missed very much. I will miss chatting with him at baseball games. My deepest sympathies! Taryn, Chris loved you so much and was so proud to call you his wife.
Taryn and family,
Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember Chris whom you loved so much.
There are no words for the legacy he has left on your family. His shining personality will live on in your hearts.
I wish I could su that I understand/or can relate with your pain. I know that I can’t…please know that you have a “family” of folks, from near and far, who are sending healing and peaceful and hopeful vibes to you and all you love. This is terribly difficult. You are not alone.
We are praying for your family in this time of grief. Chris was such a beautiful person with an infectious personality and big heart. Peace be with you all.
I’m in compete shock hearing this. What a wonderful man Chris was. Having known him for more than 20 years he would give anyone the shirt off his back. Such a huge loss. I’m praying so hard for all of you!!
Chris, you will always be a friend. I may not have your company in this world but you left something behind lasting memories that will always be cherished thank you for your gift of friendship may God Rest Your Soul.
I just learned about your loss and am truly and deeply so sorry for your loss. The entire family has always been so kind to Sterling and I and we have some awesome memories to cherish. We are sending love, hugs and strength to get you through this time of grieving.
Please know that your family has been and will continue to be in my prayers. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Taryn and family.
There are no words that can express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Chris was a kind and generous man and we cherish all the great memories of him.
Chris was a integral part of our Cemba family at the Carlson school of management. He had so many vauable and real world insights for the cohort. I enjoyed his contributions, conversations, his knowlegdge and viewpoints shared. This summer when he gave away his season tickets to the Twins game to many in our cohort, my family was able to enjoy a couple of games and build great memories. Such a kind, modest and helpful personality. My prayers to his family and his friends. I feel blessed to have known him even if it was fleeting moments. May the Lord bless his wonderful soul.
Our deepest sympathy to the whole family during this difficult and tragic time. May the strength and love of family and friends support and carry you all. We will keep you all in our prayers. Love, the Weiser Family
My sincere condolences to the Dahl family. I was fortunate enough to work for Chris on two separate occasions at the Star. Some of my fondest memories of CD(that’s what we called him) took place traveling as a team to trade shows like Power Gen in Florida. We would rent VRBO homes as a group and CD would always carve out a night that he wanted to cook for the group. Man was the food terrible! It always had some strange sauce, but we told him it was great. Probably why he continued the tradition through the years. Most of the sales group would complain that we had to share rooms and bunk up in Disney and princess themed bedrooms, but secretly we all really enjoyed it and the camaraderie that came from being together. I will always cherish the late night business talks, hearing CD and all of us brag about our children and their many talents, to the stories. Boy did CD have some life stories. In the end, we always came out a stronger and a more tight knit group. He was a great person, leader and what he helped build was amazing. I am proud to say that I was part of Team Trystar under CD’s leadership.
Dear Dahl Family,
The entire family of Sam Foltz is wrapping our arms around you all and holding you tightly in our hearts. We have no words to soothe your pain right now , but wanted you all to know that you are loved and being held by so many. I just ran into Chris recently at the dentist’s office and he shared with me such a loving update on the family. I am so grateful to have had that exchange with him …… Hold on to each other and all of the love that continues to surround you. We pray that you will all feel Chris’s deep love continue around and in each of you.
my condolences to the Family, I am so fortunate to have met the Dahl family this year, Chris has been a gracious Host. he will be missed a the Vikings stadium throughout the season. i enjoyed our conversations. im thankful to have been an additional part of that suites family this year, i shall continue to take care of the rest of your family & friends, while they come to watch the game. it was a pleasure meeting you Chris Dahl. thank you kind soul
From the bottom of my heart I hope you and your family find peace in Chris’s death. He was always
kind and a friend to me as I remember Christmas dinners at Uncle Fred and Aunt Lee’s some 45 years ago. I have many memories of there home and me and Chris in the basement and back yard.. usually causing trouble! 🙂 My condolences to you and your beautiful family.
Such a huge loss. There are many of us here at CES Power that knew Chris. He will be missed but never forgotten. God bless the family.
-Mike Hone
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My heart is broken for your family. Though I only got to know Chris this year, he immediately made an impression on me as an incredible father and family man. He instantly endeared himself to our community and our Holy Angels soccer family, and I enjoyed every conversation we had together.