Dallas Frederick Bohnsack, age 78
Dallas Frederick Bohnsack, age 78, of New Prague, died on Friday, Dec. 23, at Mayo Clinic Health System in New Prague surrounded by family.
Preceded in death by sisters, Arlyn Welty and Jeanne and his parents, Art and Evelyn. Survived by devoted wife of 56 years Joan, daughter Deb (Bruce) Hastings of Lakeville, son Brian (Patty) of St. Michael, cherished grandchildren Justin, Amanda, Jeff Peterzen and Willow Hastings and sisters June Kohout, Lavonne Garoutte and Liz Kragthorpe.
Dallas graduated from New Prague High School in 1956. He continued his education earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota’s College of Agriculture, where he held positions on the Board of Publications. He was a member of the University of Minnesota marching band and Alpha Gamma Rho, the fraternity for agriculture. Dallas farmed most of his life in addition to time in a sales career.
Public service was a passion for Dallas. He has served as Clerk of Helena Township followed by Scott County Commissioner for 12 years. He was most proud of his time and commitment to the University of Minnesota, serving two - six year terms on the Board of Regents from 1999-2011. He also had over 25 years of service to the Scott County University of Minnesota Extension Committee. Most recently, he held a trustee position on the U of M Landscape Arboretum board. His allegiance to the University even followed him in death as his body was donated to the U of M Medical School for research and education.
Community involvement played a large role in Dallas’ life as well. He had been a director of the New Prague Chamber of Commerce, contributing member of the Scott County Pork Producers and the New Prague Sportsman’s Club to name just a few.
In addition, he had been a long time member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Many times he was recognized for his endeavors including induction into the New Prague High School Hall of Fame with a Distinguished Alumni award and the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity Man of the Year honor.
Dallas enjoyed traveling, fishing, reading, attending Gopher sporting events and music, in particular Drum and Bugle competitions and Dixieland Jazz.
A memorial celebration will be held Friday, Jan 20, 2017 at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, New Prague. Visitation will be 2 hours prior to the service, with a luncheon to follow. Private graveside service and interment at Spirit Hill Cemetery, Jordan.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to MN Landscape Arboretum, Alpha Gamma Rho Educational Foundation - Lambda Chapter, University of Minnesota Band Alumni Society, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church - New Prague or Donor’s Choice.
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