Dan Mecikalski

BARNES/MERRILL - Dan Mecikalski, age 62, of Barnes and formerly of Merrill, Wis., passed away on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Meriter Hospital in Madison.

Dan was born on June 8, 1959, to the late Felix “Mike” and Charlotte Mecikalski.  He married Barbara Toschner, they had two beautiful children together and remained close friends throughout the years

Dan worked at several factories, drove semi, was the parts manager at Schultz’s Wrecking, and was the manager of Dave’s Club 107 prior to his disability.

Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing, four wheeling, participating in demolition derbies and watching his son, Timmer, in demolition derbies. He also enjoyed watching all sports, but mostly the Packers, Brewers, and racing.  Dan loved spending time with his family and friends and enjoyed a good game of cribbage.

Survivors include his three children, Nathan Toschner, Wausau and his girlfriend, Stacy, Holly Mecikalski, Wausau and her boyfriend, Mike and Timothy Mecikalski, Stratford and his girlfriend, Mikaela; four grandchildren, Taylor Brandt, Beaver Dam, Jada DeAngelis, Wausau, Jarvis Cobbs, Wausau and Keyshon Ivey, Wausau; four-great grandchildren, Ly’niyah Lacy, Lynell Lacy, Aubriella Lacy and Arielle Lacy, all of Beaver Dam; sisters, Sandy (Bill) Grunewald, Sun Prairie and Cindy (Lewey) Hackbart, Merrill; brother, Mark (Lori) Mecikalski, Pontiac Ill.; nieces, Shelby (Carson) Grunewald-Heimerl, Jessica Grunewald and Kimberly Mecikalski; and nephews, Brad Hackbart, Justin Hackbart and Kevin Mecikalski.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mike and Charlotte Mecikalski; brother, David Mecikalski; granddaughter, Brianna DeAngelis; and great-grandbaby, Nikko.

A celebration of life will be held at OVERBOARD BAR AND GRILL, N4090 County Road K, Merrill, beginning at 12 noon on June 4, 2022.  Online condolences can be made at Gundersonfh.com

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

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