Rest in peace my friend. You are dearly missed. God bless you, Mary and your entire family. He only takes the best!
Daniel G. Lanz
October 13, 1957 – November 6, 2022
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Upper Church for Daniel G. Lanz, age 65 of Beaver Lake (formerly of St. Cloud) who passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 6, 2022 while deer hunting. He died doing what he loved, in the woods he loved, with the people he loved. Most Reverend Donald Kettler, Bishop of St. Cloud, will officiate. Interment will take place at Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud.
Visitation will occur from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, beginning with parish prayers at 4:00 p.m. Additional visitation will occur one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.
Dan was born October 13, 1957 in St. Cloud, Minnesota to John and Clarice (Blonigen) Lanz. He married Mary L. Hentges on September 29, 1984 at St. Marcus Catholic Church in Clear Lake. Dan was employed by the Diocese of St. Cloud for nearly forty years and he was a member of St. Paul’s Parish; faith was central in Dan’s life, guiding his thoughts, words and actions.
As a lifelong outdoorsman, Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, sailing and sharing his passions with those he loved.
He is survived by his wife: Mary; son: Jacob (Jena) of St. Augusta; daughter: Ali (Joe Pnewski) of St. Paul; three grandchildren: Evelynn, Rhett and Otis Daniel; brothers and sisters: Lynn Segelstrom, Tim (Pam), Steve (Martha), Mary Cable-Puente, Tom (Sandy), Andrea (George) Craven, Laure Fuerstenburg, Paul (Nancy), Therese Dozier and Kippy Lanz.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents; infant sister: Michelle; and five
brothers-in-law.
Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.
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Dan modeled what a true follower of Jesus is. May he be at peace in God’s heavenly home.
He told me “Except for 2 times I always enjoyed working for our diocese these many years.” I wish all employess worldwide could say that.
Knowing Dan these last few years I’ve learned he was a truly genuine, kind person and always willing to do what was needed when his help was requested. Rest in peace Dan! You will be missed! My condolences to Mary and family! God calls the “good ones”!!
Hello Mary. I just heard the sad news. Please accept my prayers for you and the family. Dan and I met in kindergarten and became friends. We both lived on the east side of St. Cloud and attended grade school together for 8years. After I moved from St. Cloud we lost track but we have run into each other over the years when I would visit my dad. I still remember him as kind and laidback person that everyone loved to be around. Currently living in AZ so will not be able to attend this week. Again sending my prayers and thoughts to all of you during this tough time.
Rest in peace, Dan. You were loved.
Services
Visitation
Daniel Funeral Home, St. CloudServices
St. Mary’s CathedralSchedule Details
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 11, 2022 at St. Mary’s Cathedral Upper Church for Daniel G. Lanz, age 65 of Beaver Lake (formerly of St. Cloud) who passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 6, 2022 while deer hunting. He died doing what he loved, in the woods he loved, with the people he loved. Most Reverend Donald Kettler, Bishop of St. Cloud, will officiate. Interment will take place at Assumption Cemetery, St. Cloud.
Visitation will occur from 4:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud, beginning with parish prayers at 4:00 p.m. Additional visitation will occur one hour prior to services on Friday at the church.