Daniel “Dan” Robert Budzinski
Daniel “Dan” Robert Budzinski, 64, Gilman, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May, 22, 2024, at his home.
Dan was born June 2, 1959, in Stanley, to Robert “Bob” and Roseann (Latz) Budzinski. He was the oldest of the five children.
He was raised in Gilman, and graduated from Gilman High School in 1977.
Dan did four years in agriculture,
advance building trades and auto mechanics. He worked for a number of farmers for experience and management.
He had a number of jobs throughout the years; Walter Lange Cement Construction/ Kane Construction, a foreman for Indian Head Community Action Agency, DHIA milk tester, rough carpentry and weatherization.
Dan married Rita Ann Jones in 1985; together, they had three daughters, Sheryl, Angelique and Danielle. They bought a farm in Ruby Township, together, they fixed it up, remodeled it and put in a new basement. That is where all Dan’s construction experience came from.
They planted an orchard three times and a blueberry patch – the deer, birds and turkeys loved it. Dan learned what stray voltage was, after loosing 60 cattle in one year.
Dan had a strong faith, and taught his children and many others. He helped run a Bible camp for children for 15 years. He was a member of the Knights Of Columbus and served his community to the best of his abilities. He
loved to teach his family the joys of hunting, fishing and trapping.
He is survived by his wife – Rita; his three daughters – Sheryl (Jorge) Escobar, and their children – Lily, Luke and Lena, Angelique (Mark) Buckner, and their children– Kyana, Patricia, Tamina and Amora, Danielle (Joshua) Gonyer, and their children – Martin, Julieanna and Loyd; his parents – Bob and Roseann Budzinski; siblings – Teresa Madlon, and her three children, Tom Budzinski (Jodi), and his two children, Betty Block, and her son, and Dale (Jodi), and his two children; his brothers and sisters-in-law – Rainy Ankley (Russ), and their three children, Donna (Bob) Richard, and their three children; Jesse (Joy) Jones, and their four children, Ron (Margaret) Jones, and their four children, Wayne (Nicole) Jones, and their four children, and Anita (John) Valentine, and their four children.
He was preceded in death by his niece – Teresha Snow; his mother and father-in-law – Gerald and Patricia Jones; and brother-in-law – Tony Madlon.
Dan will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. His grandchildren will miss his warm hugs, picking mushrooms, fishing and hunting with him.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 2, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Cornell, with Father Eric Linzmaier officiating. Visitation will begin at noon, and go until the start of service, at 2 p.m.
Burial will be at the Arnold Cemetery (Ruby Cemetery). After the burial, everyone is invited for lunch at the Celebration Hall LLC, (the old IGA) in Gilman.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.bortonleiserfuneralhome. com.
Borton-Leiser Funeral Home in Cornell, is assisting the family.
