Dallas Joseph Laqua, age 27, of Dodge Center, MN, died on Saturday, August 14, 2021. Dallas was born on May 9, 1994 to Tamera Joy (Schletty) Laqua and Thomas Michael Laqua. Dallas graduated from Triton High School in 2012. Prior to attending Triton, Dallas was a student at Lake City High School. A highlight of Dallas' high school years was playing football. He played a variety of positions and was honored to be a part of the Triton Cobra state competition his junior year. As a youngster, Dallas enjoyed the outdoors, especially climbing trees and zip lining. His joy of climbing trees led him to begin a career, alongside his father, as an Arbor Man. Together they ran their own small business for a few years. Dallas then began roofing, working 6 years for Above All Roofing. Most importantly, Dallas' greatest passion in life was his daughter, Eden, and spending time with her. She brought joy to his life and he to hers. Dallas is survived by his daughters, Eden and newborn, Karma; mother, Tammy, Dodge Center; father, Tom (Sue) Laqua, Millville. Siblings: Travis Schletty, Harmony; Nichole (Tony) Engesser, Mankato; Trevor (Netta) Laqua, Oak Center; and Trenton (Kimberly) Laqua, Austin. Stepbrothers: Scott (Tanya) Kornexl, Austin; Josh (Carrie) Kornexl, Chandler, AZ. Grandmothers: Pat Laqua, Mazeppa and Adeline Schletty, West Concord. Nieces & nephews: Niko, Owen and Aria Engesser; Brandi and Riley Schletty; Zakai, Talia and Tynan Laqua, along with step nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Dallas was preceded in death by his infant sister, Trisha Joy Laqua; grandfathers: Richard (Dick) Laqua and Rolland (Rollie) Schletty, an aunt and two cousins. Dallas will be forever remembered for his blue eyes, sly smile, charming and caring disposition, relentless desire to help others, sacrifices for friends and family, and unconditional and unending love for his daughter. A Public Visitation will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021 from 3:00-4:00 PM at the Michaelson Funeral Home in West Concord, MN. A private funeral service will be held later. Memorials can be sent to the family or to a suicide foundation of the donor's choice.