Service Information
Mark E. “Gator” Dallmann, age 62, husband of Mary Dallmann, of rural East Lake Lillian Township, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota with interment at a later date.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held Monday, April 3, 2023, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. and will continue one hour prior to the service ALL at the church.
Obituary
Mark “Gator” Eugene Dallmann was born on November 4, 1960, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He was the son of Eugene and Luceil (Reinke) Dallmann. Mark was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos, Minnesota. He received his education in Cosmos, and wrestled in high school. Mark was a graduate of the Cosmos High School Class of 1979.
On July 14, 2007, Mark was united in marriage to Mary Provencher at Peace Lutheran Church in Cosmos. They resided in East Lake Lillian Township. Mark and Mary shared 15 years of marriage.
Mark was a life-long farmer in East Lake Lillian Township. He retired in 2014. Mark was a member of the Cosmos Motorcycle Club.
Mark enjoyed following high school wrestling, playing pool in both Hutchinson and Cosmos Pool Leagues, singing for the joy of it and sharing his voice at funerals, and most of all riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family, grandchildren and friends.
Mark passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at the St. Cloud Hospital in St. Cloud, Minnesota, at the age of 62 years.
Blessed be his memory.
Mark is survived by his:
Wife, Mary Dallmann of rural Lake Lillian, MN;
Step-son, Jared Groehler and his wife, Janelle of Rochester, MN;
Grandchildren, Theodore and Eleanor Groehler of Rochester, MN;
Brother, Bradley “Huey” Dallmann and his wife, Heidi of Lake Lillian, MN;
Nieces, Kayla Stafford and her husband, Brandon of Sauk Rapids, MN,
Natasha Dallmann and her fiancée, Jon Kalenberg of Cosmos, MN;
Great-nieces and nephews, Avery and Jade Stafford of Sauk Rapids, MN;
Sister-in-law, Peg Lux and her husband, James of Cosmos, MN;
Nephews and Nieces, Cole Lux of Cosmos, MN,
Dylan Lux of Cosmos, MN,
Leah Knudsen and her husband, Cal of Kandiyohi, MN;
Great-nephews, Odin and Kade Knudson of Kandiyohi, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.
Mark is preceded in death by his Parents, Eugene and Luceil Dallmann; Father and Mother-in-law, James and Delores Provencher; Several members of the Cosmos Motorcycle Club.
Peggy Manwarren says
You have my sympathies and will be in my prayers Mary, Brad and family.
Duane spitty martin says
I have lost the best friend I have ever had,we did many things together, from sports, living together, riding motorcycles for more than 40 years, including many trips to Sturgis, also best man in my wedding,rip my brother gator rmfr
Valerie J. Thomas says
I am so sorry to hear about Gators passing. My deepest sympathies to you Mary, Brad, Heidi & family. What can you say about a guy whose heart was as big as an ocean. Gator deeply loved & cared about everyone in his life. He was the glue that held the Cosmos Bike Club together in its later years. Even after it disbanded and everyone moved on and went there seperate ways in life, he made the effort to stay in contact & kept the lines of communication open on the Cosmos Sons & Daughters Facebook page. I remember the first time I met Gator back in 1973. It was at my then, soon to be brother in laws, graduation party. Gator often teased me about that day & how innocent I looked sitting there on the floor of the living room. But then he was always quick to add to the story about how much looks can be deceiving. We laughed about that often. I’m so grateful to have known him over the last 50 years. We shared alot of great times together & one very difficult time that remains in our hearts forever. Gator was like a brother to me & we shared the same sense of humor. I will miss him stopping by to visit if I happened to be outside when he drove by. Those visits could get quite lengthy, but it was time well spent. Gator had an infectious laugh, the biggest smile & the kindest heart that I have ever known. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. So until we meet again; Fly High Free Bird because Tuesdays Gone With The Wind. Give everyone up there a big hug from me! Rest in Peace my friend.
Charity Bitzer says
Mary,
I am so sorry to hear about Gator. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Connie Kalenberg says
Mary
So sorry to hear of your loss.
May good memories carry you through the difficult days. My thoughts and prayer are with you.
Eric and Greg Muellerleile says
I didn’t get to talk to Gator often but I always enjoyed it when I did. He always had a big smile and warm handshake, and I always looked forward to seeing him somewhere. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to Mary and all of Mark’s family and friends.
Allen Scharmer says
My sweet Mary, you know I love you. I met Gator when we first opened the store in Cosmos and he was a senior in high school. I gave Baby Huey his nickname and Gator already had his. I called him my friend, but he was everyone’s friend and l remember hearing many times how he had told Cosmos people when asked about that new Scharmer in town, that I was a good guy and that bonded us for life. He truly was a friend to everyone he met. As Susie says, he was a big teddy bear. Big and sometimes mean looking with a full beard, but with a heart of gold. A lifetime friend that I even called on Friday afternoon to give him a hard time and found out from Mary his condition in the St Cloud hospital. Memories of him will always make us smile
Steve Malecek says
Mary, you have mine and Gwyn’s deepest sympathies on your loss of Gator.
Sharon Kolle says
Sorry to hear about Marks passing. It was a real shock to everyone. Mark was one of my students in school, and he was unforgettable. Now, I always counted on him to keep me up on the happenings in the Cosmos community. My condolences to everyone.
Jo Moldestad Reck says
Dearest Mary~ I am so very sorry about your loss of Gator. I only met him a handful of times, first at your wedding reception, and then again in Buffalo Lake a few times when he’d be there for either elevator meetings or ethanol meetings…I don’t remember which it was. He was always so friendly and seemed to be a happy go lucky guy! When I’d ask about you he always spoke of you with such pride; You were his joy! You and I have been friends since kindergarten, and I want to be here for you if there’s anything you need or anything I can do to help you…thats what friends do! In the meantime, I will be praying for peace and comfort for you in the days and weeks ahead. You will be in my thoughts, in my prayers, and in my heart~ we know where Gator is. He’s your Guardian Angel now, watching you from up above. God welcomed him with open arms. Love you Mary~ Jo
Kathy Maahs says
Until I met Gator I had know idea just how accepting and loving a complete stranger could be. My first meeting was when Kevin and I came back to Cosmos to get married all those years ago. You felt right away as if you had known him your entire life .Through the years that never changed and grew to a truly deep friendship that I am going to miss. I thank God to have blessed my life with him and my heart breaks for Mary , brad and the rest of the family. Ride with the wind at your back forever in the sunshine till we meet on that highway in the sky .
Sharon Maresch says
My deepest sympathy to you all he was a great person always said hi and had things to talk about. Mary my deepest sympathy to u. If u ever need help just call me
john tews says
rip Gator
Karen Hoffmann says
Sending our sympathy and remembering Mary and all of Gator’s family in our prayers.
Cherish all the wonderful, crazy and fun memories of a great guy! RIP Gator! Love, hugs and prayers for all.
Karen & Larry Hoffmann
Steve DeKoster says
Mary.., so sorry to hear this news, Mark was always so fun to talk to . What a great person. He will be missed by all
Randy Rusch says
Mary, Huey,Heidi and family, it’s got to be almost impossible for you guys to bear, with the sorrow that his friends feel that have spent less time together than you have, Gator will have a special place in everyone’s heart with memories, some are clear and some are a little blurry,, Gator say Hi to, Dean, Cheesy, Dale, Mush, Pollock, Woody, we will all ride together again.
Clayton Madsen says
Every time I seen gator he always had this special way to greet me it was a loud and long ccccmoore. I say with sorrow in my heart and tears in my eyes I will miss this man who was a great friend. I LOVE U AND WILL SEE U AGAIN
Phyllis@vinceableidinger says
Sorry for your loss Mary and family members had many enjoyable late night pool league matches very seldom I could beat him at pool he was always a little bit better than me. Had many enjoyable talks when Phyllis and I would run into him at Walmart and Panda gardens once you started talking to Mark it was hard to get another word in he was always enjoyable to talk to, he will be deeply missed in the community. He was just a great great big teddy bear, always loving and caring of everyone rest in peace my friend.
Sharon says
Mary, Huey and family So sorry about the loss of Gator. I have so many great memories of days past when all of us were young and having the times of our lives. His green Ford truck, He and his buddies all coming into the Milky Way while I worked there, The motorcycle trips, the outdoor bands and parties, The great person he was to so very many will be in our hearts forever. ? I got the privilege to talk to him over the phone last fall and what a great conversation it was. My thoughts and prayers for strength during this difficult time go out to all of his family and friends. I too will miss him. Sharon (Fank)
Shannon Pooler says
Mary, I was so sorry to hear about Gator. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Mary Christensen says
Mary
So sorry to hear about Gators passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God wrap his loving arms around you.
gralion torile says
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