Daniel Meier
July 27, 1926 - July 05, 2020
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS - Daniel Albert Meier, age 93, of Cross Plains, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 27, 1926, in the Town of Cross Plains, WI, the son of Matt and Christine (Marking) Meier. He married Charlene "Char" (Tourdot) Meier on February 13, 1954 in Belleville, WI.
He served in the Army from 1954 until 1956. He was a member of the Cross Plains American Legion Post 245. Daniel worked for the Middleton/Cross Plains School Buses as a mechanic for 15 years.
Daniel loved to polka dance and was the best waltz dancer around. He enjoyed going fishing, hunting and playing golf. He was a very meticulous man and found great joy in fixing or making anything. He was known as the best mechanic by many and people often said if he couldn't fix it to just keep it. Daniel loved his cherries. Whether it was chocolate covered cherries or a cherry pie.
He was a very kind, thoughtful and gentle man. There wasn't a person he met that could tell you one bad thing about him. He was a very devoted husband and cherished his 66 years of marriage to Char. His greatest joy was his family and being around them always brought him to a smile.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Charlene "Char" Meier; daughters, Sue Stretsbery, Julie (Robert) Stafford, Joan (Richard) Stayner; grandchildren, Jesse (Nicole) Sass, Jay (Bryana) Sass, Jarred Temple, Christopher Stayner, Samantha Jo (Brett Liddicoat) Stayner, Jenni Stretsbery; great-grandchildren, Carter Sass, Lilly Sass, Connor Sass, Finley Sass; sister, Annabell Acker; brothers, Valentine (Judy) Meier, Philip Meier; sister-in-law, Billie Meier and many extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wilfred (Jo) Meier, James (Mary) Meier, Richard Meier; sisters, Ceclia Brabender, Frances (Oliver) Kahl and brother-in-law, Edward Acker.
Due to COVID-19 a celebration of life will be held at a later date. lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family of Daniel to be designated at a later date.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
2421 Church Street
(608) 798-3141
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Lois Fitzsimmons
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Dan indeed was a "gentle soul" and Char has been a loving caregiver. So many wonderful memories to recall and share. Thinking of you and your family. Lois
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Tatum Westphal
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There are few in this world with the heart and kindness of Dan Meier! He was the best friend to my father and I always considered him another grandfather. So many of my childhood memories include Dan. He was such a great storyteller. I will always remember his hunting tails and can still hear his voice as I replay them in my mind.
The Gerry Westphal family sends our love and prayers to you all.
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Randy Schmelzer
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Always a soft spoken man with a big smile on his face,. Never heard him say a bad word about anything. Condolences to your family. Randy Schmelzer
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Charlie Esser
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Dan was Mr. FIX IT. There was not an engine he could not fix. Dan was a great example of what a friend should be. He always asked me about my health first before he would talk about his own. Best smile I seen on his face was he kept the steam engine running at the Edgerton Steam Engine show. I will miss him. Dan, watch over us from the Steam Engine in Heaven. Rest in peace my friend.
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Julie Stafford
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This candle of Love is for you Dad I hope you are at peace and no longer in pain. There is not a day go by since your passing that I haven't thought of you. Something will happen that will trigger the thought of you. I learned so much from you while you were here, you taught me how to be an independent woman and probably knew more mechanical things about cars than most males. You taught me what love and kindness was all about because you showed it to everyone every day of your life. I can honestly say I don't ever remember you saying a hurtful thing about anyone, I was very fortunate to have grown up with such a special dad! I love and miss you forever,
Your loving daughter Julie
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Janet Erlandson Lang
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Amazing tribute to his legacy. What a wonderful snap shot of who he truly was. My sincere condolences. May sweet memories comfort you and keep you warm.