Daniel Babich

Daniel “Dan” L. Babich, age 69, of Abbotsford, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield after a courageous 16-month battle with Glioblastoma.

A celebratory gathering will be held from 1–4 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, 2021 followed by a time of remembrance at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford. Interment to be held at the Colby Memorial Columbarium. Friends and family can watch the service live on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website.

Dan was born on July 15, 1951, the son of Louis and Anna (Colombonie) Babich in Chicago, Ill. He graduated from Gorden Tech Catholic School in Chicago and earned an associate degree in diesel mechanics. Dan started his career out of high school working for the Milwaukee Road Railroad. He worked as a diesel mechanic for several years, then went on to work at Marshfield Door until they closed. He retired after 30 years, selling insurance for Modern Woodmen of America.

On June 25, 1977, Dan was united in marriage to Mary Allmann at St. Mary Catholic Church in Colby. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and the railroad. He was known for the stories he told and he enjoyed the time he spent up north at deer camp. Most importantly, Dan cherished his family, especially his grandchildren.

Dan is survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary; two children: Scott (Beth) of Colby and Nicole (Tim) Ottelien of Hewitt; five grandchildren: Landon, Norah, Sullivan, Tayt and Iris. He is further survived by brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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