Tod Alan Dahlberg

Tod Alan Dahlberg, 57, of Benton, Kentucky, and formerly of St. Leonard, Maryland, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. 

Tod was born on July 24, 1969, in Cudahy, Wisconsin, to the late Emil Dahlberg and Elaine Kalawa Dahlberg. He devoted his life to being a loving husband and father, proudly serving his country as a United States Army veteran, and continuing his commitment to serving and protecting others throughout his career. 

After graduating from Cudahy High School in 1987, Tod enlisted in the United States Army, where he served during Operation Just Cause, the United States invasion of Panama. Following his military service, he continued his dedication to protecting others as a police officer with the Prince George’s County Police Department in Maryland, where he served until his retirement. He then continued as a Court Security Deputy with the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland till 2019. 

After retiring and moving to Kentucky with his wife, Michelle, and daughter Maddie, Tod once again sought opportunities to serve his community. He eventually joined Walden Security as a Court Security Officer at the U.S. District Court (Federal Courthouse) in Paducah, working under contract with the U.S. Marshals Service. His continued service reflected his lifelong dedication to helping others and making a difference in the lives of those around him. 

Outside of work, Tod was a proud American with a deep passion for sports. He enjoyed watching and cheering on the Washington Capitals hockey team, the Washington Nationals baseball team, the Wisconsin Badgers, and the University of Kentucky football team. Tod’s life was filled with all of Michelle’s “I have an idea” moments and “take the trip” moments. Tod, Michelle and Maddie loved to travel and had so many more trips planned. 

Above all, Tod will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and loyal friend. His life was defined by his love for his family, his dedication to serving others, and his pride in his country. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. 

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Marie Michelle Dahlberg of Benton; his daughter, Maddie Nicole Dahlberg of Benton; one sister, Stephanie Grubich; one brother, Tim Dahlberg (Gloria); his mother-in-law, Sharon Reed Norris; his father-in-law, Lloyd “Albie” Norris. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law Keith Norris and Kevin Norris of Maryland and; his Niece Taylor Norris and Nephews Brady Norris (Clarissa and Alvin) and Joseph Norris of Maryland. His nephews Robert Dahlberg, Jeff Dahlberg and niece Julia Grubich of Wisconsin and probably who he loved more than anything his three beloved fur babies. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil Dahlberg and Elaine Kalawa Dahlberg. 

There will be Memorial Service/Celebration of Life for Tod at the Prince George’s Police Department Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 89 in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, date and time to be confirmed. A small private memorial service will be held at the US Federal Courthouse at a later date. More specific details are to come. 

Honorary Pallbearers will be Rose Mary Wright (PGPD), Daniel Todd Sheffield (PGPD), Christopher Joseph Childress (CCSO), Shawn Eric Morder (CCSO), Craig A. Yates, (Walden/US Marshals), Douglas Allen Abnernathy (Walden/US Marshals), Jason Edward Bayer (Walden/US Marshals) and John Chad Lankford, Jr. 

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Tod and Michelle’s most treasured Charity: Mid-Atlantic German Shephard Rescue (www.magsr.org) in honor of Tod Dahlberg, donations also may be mailed to MAGSR, P.O. Box 353, Mt. Airy, Maryland 21771. 

Filbeck-Cann Funeral Home of Milner & Orr is handling the arrangements. 

To share a memory or leave a message for the family, please visit Tod's Tribute Wall at www.filbeckandcann.com.