John, Joanie, and family, we are thinking of you in this time of grief and extend our deepest sympathies in your loss.
Daniel J. Gedker
May 17, 1961 – October 29, 2011

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in St. Cloud for Daniel J. Gedker, 50, of St. Cloud and formerly of Austin who passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Pastors Geary and Carol Smith will officiate.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home.
Dan was born on May 17, 1961 in Minot, ND, to John and Joanne (Estrin) Gedker of Austin. Dan graduated from AHS in 1979 and from Vermilion Community College in Ely in 1981. He married Dawn Rice of Hibbing in 1984 and they had two sons, Andrew of Duluth and Joseph of Sartell. They divorced and he later married Dawn Abbott of Menahga.
Dan was employed in the optical and precision measurement industries. He loved the outdoors and had a special fondness for the Boundary Waters.
He is survived by his sons; parents; two sisters, Lorrie (Chuck) Ham of Mound and Lisa Gedker of Maple Grove; grandmother, Ethelyn Estrin of Montevideo; former wives; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorials are preferred to Place of Hope Ministries, 511 9th Avenue N., St. Cloud, MN 56303 or donor’s choice.
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My deepest sympathy to the entire Gedker family. Many wonderful memories of going to Neveln elementary thru High School with Dan. Rest in Peace
I knew Dan through his family in Austin, MN. I worked with his father John Gedker at Riverland Community College in Graphic Technology. To know the Gedkers is to know many great attributes and fond memories.
“The pain now is part of the happiness then.”
Author: C.S. Lewis
I knew Dan through his family in Austin, MN. I worked with his father John Gedker at Riverland Community College in Graphic Technology. To know the Gedkers is to know many great attributes and fond memories.
“The pain now is part of the happiness then.”
Author: C.S. Lewis
knowing Dan is at peace with his loving father and with Kel’s John, we pray God’s Love with uphold your family as he is ours..
After listening to many of your friends and co-workers talk about you and expressing their wonderful relationships/bonds you had created
with so many… I know you are at peace with our Lord. Go Rest High On That Mountain Dan. I can just hear you singing Amazing Grace
Love Vonnie
Hope you are at peace Uncle Dan, you will be missed often.
Dan, even though I did not know you personally your mom told me so many wonderful things about you. God loved you and you knew it. WIll get to know you some day in heaven. Love Lauretta
Thanks for being my big brother. I will miss you. Be at peace.
Dan, Be at Peace. You are loved by many, and will be missed by all who have known you and loved you.
Knowing Dan and working with him was an honor. Dan was always honest, fair, respectful; he was a perfectionist in his work. He loved his family, talked often of his dad and so proud of his sons; loved Dawn with all of his heart. “Dan, The Man,” has a special place in my heart; Rest in peace, my friend! You will be missed.
You will always be in our heart, it was a honor to know you and to share our lives together…We will always remember your big smile and your love of life. Rest in peace Danny, We love you always.
It was a privilege to know and work with Dan! I loved his often-used phrase: ” … and on the other hand …” It was always important to him to do the RIGHT thing, which was a wonderful character attribute. I also loved to hear him sing. He talked often of his dad and how much he respected him. He also talked of his two sons and was very excited to be a part of their lives. I know of Dan’s commitment to Jesus Christ — so I know that he is now in heaven, dancing and singing with Jesus!
i know there are no words to help u at this time.just know we are feeling your pain,we are here if u need us.
Our condolences to a devoted and loving family. Please know that you are not alone. Thank you for striving to help others, even as you grieve.
I’m glad you were my brother. I know you’re at peace.
Dan, you were loved deeply and will be thought of often. We will miss you Teddy Bear. Rest in Peace.
Rest in peace, Daniel, rest in peace.
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Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 4, 2011 at the Daniel Funeral Home Chapel in St. Cloud for Daniel J. Gedker, 50, of St. Cloud and formerly of Austin who passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011. Pastors Geary and Carol Smith will officiate.
Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday at the funeral home.