Patricia A. “Pat” Dahn (nee Miller) of Gilberts (formerly of Huntley) passed away on July 20, 2018 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. She was born on April 7, 1943 in Chicago to Robert E. Miller, Jr. and Alberta A. (Kanthack) Miller. The new family soon moved to fox lake, IL where pat grew up with her five younger brothers.
She went to the university of Illinois, married, bore two children and subsequently lived in Georgia, Virginia, and North Carolina. As an elementary teacher Pat taught regular and gifted students and then became a technology specialist. She became a single mom with grown children and moved to Fox Lake in 1990. With a Master’s Degree in Education she became a Technology Curriculum Specialist for Elementary District 47 In crystal Lake.
In 1994 she met and married Warren Dahn and moved to Huntley. She enjoyed entertaining family and friends, fine dining, plays, travel, the symphony and a little chardonnay. She was an avid golfer, hiker, gardener and traveler. She loved the outdoors in all seasons and did volunteer work with the McHenry County Conservation District.
She is survived by Warren, her husband of 24 years, son Eric Hughes (Patti Butler) and their children Amy and Evan, Melinda Hughes (Lisa Roehl), and brothers Thomas (Kathleen) Miller, Bruce (Cindy) Miller, Michael (Trish) Miller and Daniel (Jeanette) Miller as well as aunts, uncles, cousins, many nieces and nephews and their children.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her eldest brother Robert E. Miller III, killed in Vietnam, as well as aunts and uncles.
Her life will be celebrated in a memorial service at St. Mary Episcopal Church in Crystal Lake on Saturday July 28, 2018 at 11am presided by the Rev. Fran Holliday.
In lieu of flowers it is asked that donations be made in her name to The American Cancer Society, The American Lung Association or to a charity of your choice.
For more information call Defiore Funeral and Cremation Service at 847-515-8772 or log on to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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To Warren and family - My friend, Ro-Zee Bayton, and I were distressed to learn of Pat's passing. Just wanted you to know that we enjoyed traveling with you two on the bus with Castle Bank to various places, including Ravinia. Pat's bubbly personality will be missed and we offer our thoughts and prayers during this tough time to you and your family. Here's to her with a "little" chardonnay!