John Daehlin, age 88, of Monroe passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Pleasant View Nursing Home. He was born on October 14, 1937 in Monroe, the son of Isaac and Frieda (Pfister) Daehlin. He grew up helping on family farms and graduated from Juda High School in 1955. On July 23, 1961 John married Betty Lincicum at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warren. 

John was a local business owner from 1960 to 2022. He owned and operated Skelly’s gas station, which later became Daehlin’s Shell, eventually renting out U-Hauls. He enjoyed the early morning "coffee clutch" group of friends at the station for many years. A self-taught mechanic, John loved his 1939 Plymouth Coup, which he drove in parades as a member of the Yesteryear Auto Club.  He was also a member of St. John’s United Church of Christ.

John was a proud veteran of the U.S. National Guard, with 26 years of service. In 1991, he served in Operation Desert Storm for a year with the 1158th Transportation Company. He was an active member of the American Legion, serving in various roles over the years. He enjoyed reading every day, especially historical books, and loved rooting for the Packers.

John is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty of Monroe; brother-in-law, Greg (Kathy) Lincicum; sister-in-law, Shirley Duchow; as well as many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John Paul Daehlin in 1988; daughter, Michelle Renee Daehlin in 2020; sister, Jean (Alvin) Goepfert; mother and father-in-law, Florence and Frances Lincicum; and brothers-in-law, Richard, Robert, James, and Eugene Lincicum.

Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 31, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. (noon) at SHRINER HAGER GOHLKE Funeral Home with Greg Lincicum officiating. Burial will follow service in Greenwood Cemetery.

A visitation will be held on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.  Condolences may be sent to the family at: shgfuneralhome.net.