Obituaries

Sincerest condolences to Joyce and the Mooney family from the Hartl family. It was always a pleasure talking with Dan - he seemed to always put others before himself and, as with all the Mooneys, we are better people for having known him. We wish you peace.

I was so very sorry to read of Dan's sudden passing. Dan and I chatted a number of times, both when he was working at Princeton Club, and on the Olbrich Bike Path, where we bumped into each other and talked probably half a dozen times. Dan was always friendly and curious, asking me about my walking sticks, what I liked about them, and how he could get some, as well as chatting about the neighborhood, and the interesting folks in it. I knew him as "Suspender Dan", a nickname he joked would help me remember his name when we bumped into each other, since he was always wearing those signature suspenders on his walks. The world needs more "Suspender Dans"--kind folks who stop to chat with a neighbor and ask how they're doing. I'm glad we had the chance to talk now and then, and I'm so sorry for the family members who no longer have him in their lives. Peace to all who knew Dan and are grieving his loss. --John Stofflet, Eastmorland neighbor

I first met Dan when several of my high school classmates and I worked at Bock during the summer. He was the hardest working employee at Bock and was left to his own course doing whatever needed to be done. He was the highest value personal asset they had and everybody knew this. Many years passed and I was working for and met his wife Lynne, not knowing that she and Dan were a couple. I spent time over the last four decades spending time here and there with Dan. I imagine I was like a lot of people who were able to spend time with him. They found out that he was all about giving to others, his time, his friendship and genuine kindness. I admired him for all that he made himself. He was a remarkable man, well liked and a timeless example of what good character looks like.

I came to Madison to visit with my mother and share the Christmas holiday with her, during which, I was deeply saddened to read the notice of Dan's passing. May I offer my heartfelt condolences to all of Dan's family. Dan and I started out as competitors in athletics at the grade school level. As we continued our competition through out junior high, we were starting to know a little bit more of each other even though coming from different schools. By the time we both entered East High as sophomores, we already had a budding friendship. And it was during the three years at East that we became best of friends, both on and off the court. As athletes, we shared many victories together as well as our fair share of defeats. As classmates, ,...it was always an adventure to say the least...we did have fun!! Dan was a great friend and always fun to be around. We shared many of the same friends and you could count on Dan to make sure everyone was doing OK. His approach to friendship was unique .....along with his sincerity of our own well being, he enlightened us with his highly developed humorous personality. What a great friend ! So as we say goodby to Dan, may we ask our Lord God to bless him, and to be gracious unto him.....and to finally give him peace. Rest comfortably my friend.

From Hunter Mickelson and Family My family and I lived next door to Dan for most of my childhood.  He was everything you could hope for in a neighbor and we were so fortunate to have him in our lives.   My brother and I looked up to Dan from a young age and we respected him unconditionally.  In many ways, he served as a father figure to us; taking us out to eat, attending our football and basketball games, and showing genuine interest and compassion in our endeavors.  Many times, Dan would walk over to shoot hoops with me and ask how I was doing in school.  He always impressed us with how good his shot was. He would also take my brother and I to McDonald's and bring it back home to eat on the lawn.  We could not believe how much Dan could eat and to us that was the coolest thing ever. Dan also taught me many valuable lessons through how he interacted with others to the way he led with example.  One small but meaningful lesson is each winter he would be the first person to shovel his driveway and sidewalk, and every time it was meticulously done to perfection.  Occasionally, I would catch him outside before he finished, and we would chat for a few minutes before getting back to work.  Through something as simple as shoveling, Dan taught me what hard work is like and the difference between doing a job and doing it perfectly.    When it was time for us to move, I remember cursing out loud as I struggled to mow the backyard hill and being surprised by Dan's voice calling out to me.  When he approached, he didn't pay any mind to the swearing, but instead did as he always did, checked in with me, asked how I was doing, and then went on to joke about this being the last time I get to mow the backyard hill. Dan was a staple of his neighborhood, community, and will be missed dearly by everyone who had the privilege of meeting him. 

I was in total shock to read the passing of Dan! I had run into him just 2 weeks earlier on the bike path near Olbrich as he was taking his daily walk. I mentioned I had not seen him walking for some time. He commented that he is out there daily. I replied that I am as well, but more then likely different times of the day and that I do deviate the bike path taking different routes from time to time. We chatted and walked together until we arrived at a point where he turned off to continue his walk and I kept going in a different direction. I always viewed him as a physically fit guy in great health. May he rest in peace!

Joyce and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. So sudden. I thought I saw his car a little over a week ago when he stopped at the house. May he rest in peace. Patrick is with him.. Gloria Kullmann

Thank You Dan for all the help you have given to me in my life. Your friendship has met so much to me. Knowing you since we met at St. Bernards grade school has been a blessing. May the trees I ordered for you grow tall and strong just like you. May you rest in peace my friend. Amen

RIP I remember good times as classmates in grade school. Always smiling.

We are so so sorry he was a great man and friend he will always be in our hearts we are so so sorry Lynn prayers and love Brenda jerry stenli

One of the best of the East Side. Good guy thru and thru.RIP old friend. Butch Olson