Obituary of Dale John Aho

Dale John Aho, 47, of Kettle River, MN passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at his home. Dale was born on April 15, 1976, to John and Geralyn Aho in Cloquet, MN. He and Kristy were high school sweethearts and have been together since 1993. They were married in Carlton on September 21, 2001. Dale enjoyed logging with his family business since he was 12 years old. Dale and Kristy have 4 wonderful children that he loved with all his heart. Dale was a loving husband and father.

Dale took pride in everything he did. He was an extremely hard worker. He loved his family. He recently got into racing and loved working on race cars with his boys. He was extremely proud of them and his girls, which recently started and began running their own business. Dale loved travelling out west to the black hills where he had planned to build a retirement home and spend time exploring the hills. Dale enjoyed building things, running equipment, being outdoors, trucking, logging and being amongst family and friends.

Dale was preceded in death by his father, John; mother-in-law, Kathy; uncle, Monty; and grandparents.

He is survived by his wife Kristy of 22 years; children, Miranda, Justin, Avery, and Jacob; special granddaughter, Stella; mother, Geralyn Aho; brothers, Scott (Wannisa) Aho and Tony (Liz) Aho; aunt, Robyn (Boyd) Larson; uncle, Carl (Sandy) Aho; cousins, extended family, friends and many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the family.

Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. until services begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Bethany Lutheran Church, 5609 MN-210, Cromwell, MN. A luncheon will follow the service at the church. Arrangements entrusted to Atkins Northland Funeral Home. To sign the guest book and leave an online tribute, see www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com.