Obituary of Zachary "Roo" James Lofdahl
Zachary James Lofdahl
Zachary James Lofdahl “Roo” of Joliet passed away unexpectedly, at the age of 33, on Saturday, August 10, 2024. He was born in Joliet on August 26, 1990, the son of the James and Debra (nee Fairbairn) Lofdahl.
Zachary currently worked in the Joliet area in Mechanical Maintenance. He had a great love and passion for motorcycles, old classic cars and cars shows, owning his 1954 Chevy Sedan. Fishing, throwing darts, boating and shooting pool were some of his favorite things to do. Zachary was an old soul who loved the 1950’s including the music, dressing up, and even transforming his own basement into a 1950’s diner which he started saving for as a child. He loved hanging out with his Papa, giving hugs, and being the jokester of the family and with friends. His family will dearly miss his contagious smile he always wore on his face.
Zachary is survived by his loving mother; Debbie Lofdahl (Steven White); his sisters, Kelsie (Nick) Gould and Taylor (Lino) Bibian; nephew, Lino James; soon-to-be-born niece, Rosalie Rae; love of his life, Kate Stanker; grandparents, Frank and Mary Lou Lofdahl and Ronnie and DoRae Fairbairn; uncle, Eric Lofdahl; aunts, Tammie (Ken) Studer and Carol Bembenek (Randy Koff); great aunts, Cheryl Shaw and Peggy (Fred) Church; his beloved cat, Bella; and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Lofdahl; his great uncles Robert (Trigger) Fairbairn and Ralph Fairbairn, his great aunts Helen (Toots) Fairbairn and Susan Gibson and his beloved canine Phoenix Rae; and bunny Thumper.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Funeral Services for Zachary James Lofdahl will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, IL. Interment will follow at Elmhurst Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.
