Daniel Robert Wanner's Obituary
Daniel Robert Wanner, aged 82, passed peacefully on October 11, 2023 at Aurora Medical Center, Oshkosh.
Dan was born on March 26, 1941. In Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Betty (Lucas) and Ervin Kraning. He attended Green Bay West high school graduating in 1959. Dan proudly served his country in the US Navy as an E4 electrician from 1959 to 1962 he married Katherine Wara on July 31, 1965 and later married Deborah Wymbs on September 7, 1991.
Dan was a life member of the Vietnam vets, legacy vets, motorcycle club. He was known as Squid and cherished his time with every brother and sister.
Dan worked at Universal foundry, Kohler, and retired from Watry. He spent many years enjoying retirement in Florida-where his favorite health aide, Colleen took the very best care of him-before returning home to Wisconsin.
Dan love spending time on his motorcycle, listening to Bluegrass, fishing and his Ojibwe heritage. He was able to enjoy his last 40 years sober, which he was very proud of.
Dan is survived by his children; Eric, Justin, Jason, Lucas (Jessica), Patrick (Jan), Tina (Ty) and Tracy; his grand children- Eric, Michael, JJ, Daniel, Spencer, Dalton, Micha, Myles, Sarah (Nick), Rebecca, Skye and Starr ; as well as his great grands- James, Baylee, Lilyanna, Adalinn, Stella and Scarlett.
He will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, great grandparents, Marie and Peter Lucas, and a cherished brother-in-law, Bill Wara Jr, who was his best friend.
Dans love will be carried on in many hearts.
Pa- until we meet again- Enjoy riding those streets of gold! WE LOVE YOU!
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