Obituary for
Roderick Ritchie Dahlen
Roderick Ritchie Dahlen, 54, a native of Creole and current resident of Grand Lake passed from this life in the comfort of his home.
Roderick tried his best daily to be the good dad, brother, and son. In his youth, Roderick hunted, fished, and lived for the outdoors. He loved French music and at one time drove Merle Haggard’s Tour Bus and was of the Catholic faith.
Roderick leaves to cherish his memory his three children Kayla Dahlen of Lake Charles, Dane Dahlen and fiancé Jill Rutherford of Creole, and Kinlee Boudreaux of Grand Lake, his parents; Richard and Linda Vincent Dahlen of Grand Lake; one sister, Mary Dahlen of Grand Lake; two brothers, Richard J. Dahlen and fiancé Nadine Richard of Grand Chenier and Peter Dahlen and wife Sophie of Creole, and one granddaughter, L’Nae Dahlen.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in the chapel of Lakeside Funeral Home from 1 PM until time of service. A rosary will be prayed at 2 PM. A memorial service will be held at 3:30 PM at the funeral home. Rev. Wayne LeBleu is to officiate. Burial will follow in Little Chenier at Our Lady of the Marsh Cemetery.
Memories and words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.lakesidefh.com