Dale V. Lahm, age 88, of Millersburg, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Danbury of Millersburg following a brief illness.

A private family graveside service took place at Nashville Cemetery where military rights were conducted by both the Killbuck VFW and the Millersburg American Legion. Those wishing to share a memory or make online condolences may do so by visiting www.alexanderfhinc.com.

Family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Clark Community Center, PO Box 85, Millersburg, Ohio 44654 or to Luminary Hospice, 2400 Corporate Exchange Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43231.

Dale was born July 17, 1937, in Millersburg, Ohio, and was the son of Victor and Katherine (Schrock) Lahm. On October 17, 1959, he married Catherine Straits and she preceded him in death on August 13, 2017.

Dale was a general contractor who owned several businesses. He was owner and operator of Lahm Construction Company and built many commercial and residential buildings in the surrounding area.

Dale was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1955 to 1959. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Millersburg, served on the Holmes County Department of Health Board, was on the Regional Planning Commission Board and was also a part of the Lake Buckhorn Property Owners Association.

Dale was an avid woodworker and refurbisher, building furniture and all kinds of different things out of any scrap wood he could get his hands on.

He is survived by children; Paul Lahm of Millersburg, Diana Lahm of Millersburg, Terry (Diane Gorgas) Lahm of Worthington, and adopted daughter Cheryl Seabright; a grandson, Evan Aurand; and numerous four-legged friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two brothers: Richard and Benny Lahm; and his precious pup, Princess.