DAN KNAACK
January 22, 1958 - June 17, 2011
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Dan D. Knaack, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Theda Clark Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on January 22, 1958 in Appleton, the son of Daniel and Joan (Doberstein) Knaack. On December 14, 1999 he married Debra Lynn Retzlaff in Las Vegas. Dan was a technician since age 14 and part-owner of his familys business, Neenah Main Auto Body. Dan, A.K.A. Julio, as his friends would call him, was a hard-working man who enjoyed everything to do with automobiles, including customizing vehicles, Mr. Fixit was always willing to help his friends with their car troubles, he loved NASCAR racing, and even dreamed of one day owning a junk yard. Above all though, he cherished time spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, and he loved his cats. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Debra; his daughter: Kelly (Fiance Nick Giesen) Knaack, Bear Creek; son: Lucas (girlfriend Michelle Baumann) Knaack, Appleton; step-sons: Nathan (girlfriend Jessie Mueller) Kerrigan, Neenah, Mac Kosmerchock, Neenah; his parents: Daniel and Joan Knaack, Neenah; grandchildren: Noah Kolda, Brynn and Gage Giesen, Zeke Knaack; mother-in-law: Kathy Rose; sister: Beth (Dan) Jurgenson, Neenah; brother: Kent (Joann) Knaack, Greenville; sister-in-law: Renee (Tom) Mitchell, Palm Springs, CA; brother-in-law: Robert (Heidi) Retzlaff, Brookfield; aunts and uncles: Carol Brunell, Dale; Charles and Bernie Knaack, Winchester, Richard I. and Susan Knaack, Milwaukee area; as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Hayley; his father-in-law, Robert Retzlaff; step-father-in-law: Richard Rose; sister-in-law: Robin Hawley; grandparents: Raymond and Eva Knaack, Clarence and Helen Doberstein; as well as some aunts and uncles. The Memorial Service for Dan will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. at Neenahs Westgor Funeral Home with Rev. Martin Ruge officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 4:00 p.m. until the hour of service.
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Cyndi (Cotton) Griswold
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I am heartbroken. My deepest sympathy to the Knaack family. It was many years ago, but Danny was a special part of my life. God Bless You all as you seek peace and comfort during this difficult time.
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Robert Willer
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To Mom,Dad Knaack, Kent, and Beth; I just saw that Dan had passed away. I'm so sorry for your loss. As you recall, Dan was one of my best friends. It saddens my heart greatly that he's gone. Over the years I have thought of him, and all of you often. I miss you guys, and am hoping one day to move back to Wisconsin. Bob Willer
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Chris & Lee Driscoll
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Just to let you know that our thoughts go out to you and your family with our deepest sympathy.