Daniel Allen Torgeson
April 08, 1949 - September 30, 2020
Obituary
McFarland - Daniel Allen” Torgy” Torgeson, age 71, of McFarland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, at University of Wisconsin Hospital. He was born on April 8, 1949, in Madison, Wis., the son of Joseph and Deloris (Hilden) Torgeson.
Dan graduated from McFarland High School in 1967. He married the love of his life, Carol (Aebly) Torgeson, on May 11, 1974, at St. Paul Church in Madison. Dan was the owner and operator of Torgeson Concrete LLC since 1970.
Dan enjoyed hunting with his family and friends. He never missed an opening day with his son, Will, for over 30 years. He loved going on fishing trips in Canada and watching the New York Yankees. Dan played many sports throughout his life, including football, basketball, baseball and golf. He played baseball at Luther College and on the McFarland Home Talent team. Dan passed along his love of baseball to his daughter, Anna, who coached his grandson, Dylan’s baseball team. Dan’s blunt and accurate advice will forever be missed. He enjoyed travelling with Carol and made meeting new people an adventure. Dan really enjoyed splitting firewood and hand-delivering it to his family!
Dan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Carol (Aebly) Torgeson; son, William Joseph (Jenna) Torgeson; daughter, Anna Elizabeth (Robert) Newlun; grandson, Dylan Newlun; two granddaughters, Alice Torgeson and Lucy Torgeson; nephew, Jacob Torgeson; uncle, Greg Hilden; grandmother, Ruth Hilden Schmitz; and sisters-in-law; Sheila Rahne (Frank) and Marion Hart.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Stephen Torgeson; two grandfathers, Joseph Torgeson and Norm Hilden; and two grandmothers, Beulah (Neefe) Torgeson and Martha (Van Winter) Hilden.
A public drive-thru visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, on Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, from 3 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. A private burial will be held at Lower McFarland Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Karyn Roder
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Carol, Will and Anna, Dan was one of the best guys I knew. He always had a smile and took time to talk to you! Sometimes we laughed and sometimes had serious conversation but ALWAYS interesting!! Dan had a Great Heart and everyone who meant Dan was a very lucky person!!! Always keep your memories close to your heart and Dan will always be with you!! Love to all! Karyn Roder
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Debra Schieldt
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Dear Carol and Family, We are so saddened to hear of Dan’s passing. I have heard so many stories of fishing in Canada, they always make me smile. I’m glad I got to meet Dan and enjoy his stories, smile, and family. Our condolences, Debbie Schieldt and Pat Dolan
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Dan Smith
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I swear to God you could move in a bit!!
Did I ever tell you about this ice, it's cosmic ice.
I'll never forget him, and always miss him.
Dan Smith
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Lindsay
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Sending love to your family. This is heartbreaking and Kenny and I are thinking of you all.
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Oona Markielewski
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Carol and Family, I'm so sorry about the loss of Dan. I always enjoyed the grief he gave at the Tavern for being a Vikings fan. He will be missed. Hugs and prayers to all of you. Oona
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Aileen Hayes
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I'm so sorry for your loss. I graduated with your Dad. He took me to prom, he was dating someone from another, as was I. So we were on court until after. Then went our other dates. He wad a great guy.