Dr. Mark Jay Dallman
Mark Jay Dallman of Wentzville, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the age of 80.
Mark was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 13, 1941. In 1945, Mark and family moved to Lomira, Wisconsin and attended Lomira community schools. He graduated in 1959. He married Carol Ehrhardt in 1960 and graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison (1964) in Zoology.
Mark and Carol had three children: Karen (1961), Kris (1964), and Kurt (1968). Mark and family moved to Columbia, MO where Mark graduated from University of Missouri earning his Masters’ degree in 1967 and DVM in 1970. He practiced Veterinary Medicine in Joliet, Illinois for five years, then returned to University of Missouri to receive his PhD in Veterinary Medicine and surgery residency in 1981. Mark was staff surgeon at Virginia Tech from 1983-1990. He then opened North Main Small Animal Clinic and practiced there from 1990-2012.
Mark and Carol were actively involved with the United Methodist Church in Columbia, MO, Joliet, IL, and Blacksburg, VA. They were also active participants in the church choirs and community choral groups, including Blacksburg Master Chorale and Roanoke Opera. Dr. Mark Dallman was a member of several professional organizations including American Veterinary Members Association (AVMA), Virginia Veterinary Medical Association (VVMA), American and World Association of Veterinary Anatomy, Ruritan National and Mark was involved in scouting throughout his lifetime from Cub Scouts to Scout Leader.
Mark is survived by his children, Karen Chiodini (NEE: Dallman), Kris Lane (NEE: Dallman) and Kurt Dallman; three grandchildren: Shelley Chiodini, Samantha Chiodini-Hagan (Married to Ryan Hagan) and Blaine Chandler and two great grandchildren: Eli and Amara Hagan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Blacksburg United Methodist Church in Blacksburg, VA or American Veterinary Medicine Association.
Service Information Below;
A brief visitation will take place at 10:30 am, immediately followed by the Memorial Service at 11:00 am on August 14, 2021 in the sanctuary of the
Blacksburg United Methodist Church
111 Church Street
Blacksburg, VA 24063
I have known Mark since 1981. We sang together and played softball together mostly associated with BUMC. He was our vet for the entire time he was in practice here in Blacksburg. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
God bless you!
Mark was a wonderful man. I grew up in Wisconsin, so we often swapped stories. We’ve really missed his beautiful deep bass voice in church choir. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. He will be missed.
The Dallmans and the Dyers were neighbors for most of the years they lived in Blacksburg. We enjoyed many partys at their house and played board games. We were church members together and belonged to Mt. Tabor Ruritan Club. All club members had nick-names. Mark was called “Cutter” in part because he was a vet surgeon and part because he cut most of he fish we served at our fish fries. We very much enjoyed Mark and Caro.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mark and Carol were avid choir members at our church in Blacksburg, and both would go out of their way to extend help to someone if they needed it. I took care of their plants a couple times when they would travel and attended a couple events at their house. We were happy when Mark sang with us, after Carol’s death, and miss his wonderful bass jokes (and his silly jokes). I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. I enjoyed many times with church league softball together. My deep condolences to Marks’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Dr. Dallman was our vet before he was a scout leader to my son. We also knew him though church. Loved his brusque manner, gravelly voice and sense of humor. He was great with the scouts. As a vet, I one day saw a college student come in with a bird that desperately needed surgery. This person had been to two other vets. One didn’t work on birds, the other wouldn’t help because the student could not pay the bill up front. I watched as Dr. Dallman told his receptionist to set up a payment plan that this college student could afford. It was $25 per month (as requested by the student). As an FYI, the student had been told the surgery would cost over $2000. I never heard what Dr. Dallman charged, but I watched a college aged boy burst into tears when he realized that Dr. Dallman was going to “make his bird all better.” To this day, I think that if that student had said he could only afford $5/month, Dr. Dallman would have still taken care of that bird. As a second story, I found a stray one day that was matted and covered in fleas. Took it to Dr. Dallman’s office to see if it was microchipped. They gave it medicine for the fleas, bathed and brushed her. They would not let me pay anything.
Mark was amazing!! It was wonderful to sing with him (and Carol). Mark handled many physical challenges with his surgeries and more. Yet he kept going and came to choir and church as often as possible. He even came to a few zoom choir practices this last summer! He tried so hard to get back to his active self. He had such a positive attitude. I will miss my friend.
From triple dating with my sisters and his best friend, Freddie Zuehlke after Youth Fellowship in Lomira to his last weeks in the hospital, my brother-in-law was an inspiration to me for many years. His courage and humor carried him through an incredible odyssey of life with Carol and their family. RIP, Mark!
My most memorable time with Dr. Dallman was when our son was a young scout and he would be present for special meetings. I was always impressed by how he mentored Scouts and gave back to the community. I also went to church with he and Carol. Again, his service (and Carol’s) was always above and beyond. He will be missed. Blessings to all!
Dr. Dallman was kind, encouraging, and a natural teacher/mentor. He gave me a job as a student when he did not need the help, because he knew I needed the experience & hours to apply for veterinary school. Without him I am confident I would not be where I am today. Thank you Dr. Dallman, your kindness meant so much.
Dr. Dallman was a kind and wonderful person. We worked together during my years at Virginia Tech and he taught me so much during that time. He will be absolutely missed.
Mark was our vet from 1998 until his retirement, even coming out in the middle of a snowstorm when our Frankie was in terrible distress. I loved his matter-of-fact manner and honesty. It was a rare and precious quality. He was a church friend at BUMC and a Scout leader to our son. He assisted with the Pet Care badge with our daughter’s Girl Scout troop. We enjoyed Mark and Carol’s singing and joyful praise to the Lord. I’m sure they have rejoined each other and are singing in the heavenly choir.
It was a pleasure to know both Carol and Mark Dallman while they lived in Blacksburg. We also attended the same church. He was a special person as he participated in the community and church choirs. He always welcomed people to the community fish fry and know that it was an enjoyment for both he and Carol as they served the community. He was a determined person as I saw him recuperate from many health challenges in the last few years.
Mark was so great, you couldn’t ask for a nicer guy. Was a caring vet for my pups and a friend in my days in Blacksburg master chorale. Just a wonderful human being!
I will remember Mark’s resonant bass voice in the Blacksburg Master Chorale and the ad Hoctet. He had such a pleasant manner about him as well as a sense of humor. How many quarts of apple butter did I buy from him through the years and how many times did I see him working on the “line” at the fish fry for the Ruritans? He had the heart of a servant! May you be blessed with many precious memories of Mark and Carol. They were special!
Sending my thoughts and sympathy to Carol and the Dallman family. It’s almost 51 years since we graduated from vet school, but after four years of intense togetherness and occasional intersections on our paths that went in very different directions, it is sad to lose someone whos character is woven into your own life’s fabric. It is comforting to know he had an accomplished professional career, a happy and interesting life, and a close family that carries forward. My hopes and prayers are with the Dallmans.
Thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful stories about my dad! Reading these and knowing how he effected so many lives in a positive way warms my heart! Thank you all for sharing! I will miss him every day, but I know both of my parents are always with us! ❤
I have known Dr. Dallman for 30 years. Worked with him in his veterinary practice. He always greeted his patients, “Well hello fuzz face”. He had a great since of humor which made working for him more relaxing. I will never forget him. I learned a lot from the man. Great teacher. My friend forever
Though I will be unable to attend his memorial on August 17 in Blacksburg, I will think of him and his family and their wonderful friends from BUMC and other service communities. I miss Mark and Carol, but they will stay alive in my memory and through their extended family. Love to each of them, Aunt Lois.
My family attended BUMC with Carol and Mark. We loved to hear them sing in the choir! We are praying for your family!
Mark was a special man. I knew him mostly through the Blacksburg Master Chorale but he was also my trusted and caring veterinarian for our 3 cats. Mark’s personality was warm and engaging. And his love for all of the groups and activities that he was involved in was very evident. He made a big impact in this community and will be sorely missed!