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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Jim Husky
July 18, 2014
Dearest Dan. How appropriate to "light a candle" for you. The "candles" you have given to so many of us not only light our way down the road, but through life as well. You are remembered and cherished!
William Liller
August 11, 2009
Dan's legacy and helping others continues to live on. Reading his posts on Rennlist concerning a headlight problem, he listed a common wire failure area. When I checked my wiring, sure enough it was broken exactly where he said. I had to look up to the sky, give a thumbs up and laugh. Thanks Dan. And condolences to his family who also sacrificed some of their time with him to allow him to help others. With as many posts that he made, his wife deserves the "Medal Of Honor" in patience. :) RIP
--Lizard944
Ryan Drake
June 7, 2006
My condolences. Dan was a knowledgable and respected member of Rennlist and he will be missed.
Jonathan
May 6, 2006
I just found out about Dan's passing... :( I will always think of him fondly, and this news has hit me so hard. :( I recall when I had trouble with his amazing "IceShark" headlight system on a car I bought; he was so helpful and kind, and gave me wonderful customer service on a product that was not even directly purchased from him. He made a great impression on me, and I wish to express my condolences, however belatedly, to his family.
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Dipal Patel
November 8, 2005
I never got to meet Dan, but his help over the years through Rennlist was always timely and sincere. We've lost one of the good hearts in the rennlist community....rest in peace Dan...
R. Max Lohman
November 8, 2005
I am truly stunned to hear of Dan's passing. He was a wonderful person. A true man of integrity and I am very glad to have known him if only through telephone, email and web forum contact. Rest in peace and know that you are missed.
Warmest Regards,
R. Max Lohman
Brian Young
October 31, 2005
I'm saddened at our loss of Dan. I am one of the Porsche community that valued his knowledge and skill. He was always a wealth of knowledge and was kind enough to take the time to share. His skill lives on in my car - and I'm very proud to have it there.
Best Regards,
Brian Young
Miami Beach, FL
Jay Jobes
October 31, 2005
I offer my deepest condolences to the family.
Craig de Satnick
October 31, 2005
My condolances to the family. Dan was one of the good guys I had the chance to meet through Rennlist.
Omid Sadeghi
October 30, 2005
Dan, I never got a chance to really get to know you, thank you for the help in the past. You will truely be missed, RIP.
Chris McKinney
October 30, 2005
I am sorry for your loss and can only offer my sympathy. We will all grieve this loss.
Randy Hinton
October 29, 2005
Thank you for all your help Dan, you have made friends all over the world, and you will be missed dearly. Godspeed
Dan Estrada
October 29, 2005
So terribly sad to hear of Dan's passing. My most sincere condolences for a wonderful guy. He helped a lot of the Porsche community out..he's one of those rare "Friends we've never met". Again, my condolences.
Gregory Zimmer
October 29, 2005
Dan--Although I communicated with you only several times just before your death, I was so impressed by your character and integrity. I'm very sad to have missed the chance to get to know you better. I hope we meet again in the next life.
Richard safi
October 27, 2005
Gods speed dan!
Edwin Flores
October 26, 2005
What kind man you were, always finding a way to help others. You will be missed. The long journey is over, you are finally home
Brian Broderick
October 26, 2005
I wish to give my sincere condolences to the Wray Family. Dan will truly be missed, he was a true gentleman.
Damian DeBlis
October 26, 2005
As terrible a loss this is to the Porsche community it must be devastating to his family and friends. Godspeed Iceshark.
Damian in NJ
Adrial Kirchen
October 26, 2005
Not much to say really, we all know what a great guy he was. His death really came as a total shock to me. Life is fragile, live it to the fullest. May he rest in peace...
Francis Lazatin
October 26, 2005
Thanks for all your help. Godspeed.
peter kwon
October 25, 2005
dan 'iceshark' was one of the few people whose intelligence, kindness, patience, and wit would shine through in all of his communications. he will be sorely missed by all.
Crystal Henson
October 25, 2005
Rest in peace.
Rob McNair
October 25, 2005
Thoughts and sympathys to the family.
Eric (The Plug Guy)
October 25, 2005
Rennlist community will miss you pal. Godspeed to your family.
Michael Wilser
October 25, 2005
My sincere condolences to the Wray Family. May it ease your loss to know that Dan was truly a unique, talented, ambitious, and intelligent man. It is not often that we are graced with someone with such talents, who is also so generous with this wealth.
Michael Wilser
Richard Glickel
October 25, 2005
Please accept my deepest sympathies on Dan's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you this evening.
Brian Perry
October 25, 2005
All who knew Daniel know we were blessed to have him in our lives. A man among men, he will be missed until we meet again. May grace and comfort pour over his family and friends.
John Beller
October 25, 2005
Fair winds and following seas, Dan.
Andre Ruest (aka 951Porschiste)
October 25, 2005
Sincerest condolences to Dan's family. In a way, all of us on Rennlist are part of one big, global, Porsche-loving family. One of our brothers has passed away; we are all truly saddened. His memory lives on in our hearts and all of his postings to Rennlist.
Ian C
October 25, 2005
R.I.P. Dan. May God be with him and his family, and may he light the way for many.
Jim Overly
October 25, 2005
My family's thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours. You will be missed.
James Weaver
October 25, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Pete Neyra (pete944)
October 25, 2005
I had some small dealings with Dan and found him to be a stand up guy. He was a great asset to the Porsche community and a quality person.
My sincerest condolences to the Wray family.
John Veninger
October 25, 2005
God's speed Dan!
Rennlist will miss you.
Roy LaZelle
October 25, 2005
I just learned of Dan's passing. I want to express my disappointment at the loss of a person of talent, with the willingness to share his knowledge with others.
Christopher Hincher
October 25, 2005
So sorry for the loss. You are in my prayers.
Dan Hix
October 25, 2005
My sincerest condolences to all family and friends. The Porsche community has lost a huge advocate, contributor and benefactor. Rest well Dan.
Larry & Randi Murillo
October 25, 2005
Our sincerest condolences to the family and may he Rest in Peace. The Porsche family mourns the loss of another member
Scott Kinnebrew
October 25, 2005
Rennlist will never be the same. Few people brought as much to the Porsche community. Time, effort, passion and humor- he gave it all. God bless your family.
Tres Shephard
October 25, 2005
My condolences to the family.
Peter Evans
October 25, 2005
It isn't quite fair to say I knew Dan well. I was a prospective customer and exchanged emails with him - he was always very helpful and absolutely knew his stuff.
There is no doubt that he had enormous respect on Rennlist. He was very patient and giving of his considerable expertise and surely enriched the entire community.
So much for the internet making us anonymous - look how he has brought so many of us together.
I am very sorry to hear of his passing and my thoughts are with him and his family.
James Mika
October 25, 2005
I will miss you Dan. Thank you for all your help, both in life and on the car. My prayers go out to his loved ones.
Dave Adriance
October 24, 2005
Rest in peace, we'll miss you.
Michael VanWyk
October 24, 2005
A definite loss to the Porsche community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family!
Michael Schock
October 24, 2005
My condolences to the family.
Bernard Friedman
October 24, 2005
Deepest condolences from me and my family. Dan was a fine man and very much respected. He will be missed by us all.
Jason Morin
October 24, 2005
Rest in Peace, Daniel.
Mike Simmons
October 24, 2005
I too knew Dan through Rennlist. He has helped me several times over the last couple years with my car, and was always very generous with his time and knowledge. Rennlist and the Porsche community have both lost a great advisor and friend.
Thanks Dan for "lighting our way". Godspeed...
John Haas
October 24, 2005
Rest in peace. My condolences to the family and friends.
Mike Stanko
October 24, 2005
May God comfort Dan's family and friends. As a man always willing to help others in the sports car community, Dan is an example for us all to follow in all aspects of life. God bless you Dan.
Chris Sokol
October 24, 2005
Dan will be missed greatly. A true world class enthusiast and friend.
My sincerest condolences to the Wray family.
Chris_924s
Brian "thedge"
October 24, 2005
Rest in peace Dan, you will be missed foreever by everyone.
Nate Nagel
October 24, 2005
While I never met Dan and my only connection to him was as a customer, I am truly sad to hear of his passing. He was very willing to help with any technical questions and it was evident that he was quite simply a good person. I am sure that many will miss his contributions to the Porsche community and elsewhere.
Charlie Young
October 24, 2005
My prayers go out to IceShark and those he has left behind, a class act always looking out for us.
Steven Nelson
October 24, 2005
Gods speed Daniel. You will be missed.
Kevin Webb - paralleltangent
October 24, 2005
Dan's knowledge and contribution to the Porsche community was tremendous. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
Pedal to the metal, Dan.
Chris Rieman
October 24, 2005
Eternal Peace IceShark. May you be reunited in good time.
UDPride
Mitchell Poe
October 24, 2005
My condolences to the Wray family. Though we never met in person, it is obvious that he was a great man and craftsman. The Porsche family will be poorer without him. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wray family.
Marc Gelefsky
October 24, 2005
Dan was a great guy and a credit to the Porsche community, he WILL be missed.
Daniel Ward
October 24, 2005
Rest in peace, friend.
Richard Wodabek
October 24, 2005
Rest in Peace...
Ken Dobbie
October 24, 2005
My heartfelt condolences
John Schilling
October 24, 2005
God bless you and your family IceShark. You will be missed.
May His love and comfort be with you all through this difficult time.
Rod Underwood
October 24, 2005
Rest in peace. You will always belong to our community.
Darwin Binek
October 24, 2005
Although never meeting him in person, I corresponded to him through the Rennlist.com web forum. He was very knowledgable, and very polite. I was hoping to deal with him in regards to his light kits, may he sit in the right hand of the Lord for the rest of eternity.
-Darwin
Michelle Hubert
October 24, 2005
Dan was loved and will be forever missed on the rennlist. My heart goes out to those he left behind and may you always remember that he was a positive influence to those he touched here.
Chris
October 24, 2005
God bless... quite an impressive legacy Mr Wray leaves his family and all of us..
Matt Johnson
October 24, 2005
I was always amazed by his knowledge and helpfulness towards others on Rennlist. He was a true member of the community over there and will be missed greatly.
Matt / Scuba Steve
Steve Evasic
October 24, 2005
Although I have never spoken to Dan personally I knew of him through Rennlist. His products and customer service were top-notch. He was a great man and will be missed in the Porsche community.
Randy Venier (of Rennlist)
October 24, 2005
Condolences to Dan's family and friends.
Erik Johnson
October 24, 2005
Dan was a generous, outgoing person. Knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Godspeed, Dan.
Michael Manning
October 24, 2005
I also knew Dan through the Porsche BBS. He was truly one of the must thoughtful and trusting individuals I have met, even though it was through such limited contact. I sadly never got the opportunity to meet Dan in person. His contributions will truly be missed.
F O McGehee, IV, MD
October 24, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Thank you for taking the time to share your life's interests with us, especially your Porsche knowledge.
Davis Duncan
October 24, 2005
Dan was a great guy. His wisdom and insight will be missed by his Rennlist family. His family will be in our prayers.
Allan Becker
October 24, 2005
I am one of the many who came to know Dan through his wonderful Porsche wiring kits. He was a true gentleman and I just like to pass my deep condolences to his family at this difficult time.
H. Lucien Workman
October 24, 2005
Deep-seated sympathy to the family. Dan will obviously be missed. May he rest in peace...
Morgan Kipper
October 24, 2005
I will miss argueing with Dan about which is better, his legendary "Iceshark" kit, or HID..... R.I.P. Dan
K. Robert Dobbins
October 24, 2005
My deepest sympathies to the Wray family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Tim Daugherty
October 24, 2005
Taken before his time.
A true talent in the ways of the wire.
D Taylor
October 24, 2005
My sincerest condolences to the Wray family.
Jay Wellwood
October 24, 2005
My condolences go out to the family of Daniel Wray.
Although I have never met Daniel, I knew of him through the Rennlist and know that he will be sorely missed by many.
Michael Mudditt
October 24, 2005
Rest in peace friend
Roger Tyson
October 24, 2005
Rest in peace
Paul C
October 24, 2005
October 23, 2005
Dan, my prayers go out to you and your family. You will be greatly missed. Thank you again for everything you've done for me and the Rennlist Community.I am truely sorry to here this news.
Thaddeus Austin
October 24, 2005
I knew Dan through Rennlist and one in-person meeting where we talked Porsche's and he gave me his excellent wiring kit. He was a fine person and will be missed.
Jean-Pierre Germain
October 24, 2005
Sincere condolences. We never met.. but shared many interests. Kindship can develop via electronic means.
Dale Burmaster
October 24, 2005
My contact with Dan was through the Rennlist forum and he will be missed by all of us who had even such limited contact. My thoughts go out to his family.
Jason Coker
October 24, 2005
I only knew Dan through Rennlist, but I was always impressed with his comportment and knowledge of cars. He will be missed.
October 24, 2005
Godspeed!
Andrew Goh
October 24, 2005
Dan and I corresponded on many occassions, up until a couple of months ago. I lived in Washington State when I first purchased Dan's Porsche lighting products through the Rennlist Porsche Web Forum. Yes, the products were great. But what was more enlightening to me was having the opportunity to get to know Dan. I enjoyed his wit in the numerous emails we exchanged. We not only talked about Porsches. In fact, we exchanged anecdotes about life in general. It was during a few of these exchanges that I came to learn that he was a CPA, had visited Singapore in the past and loved sailing.
I have also come to respect a man who understood one's reptutation is earned by building trust with others. Trust does not not come easily in an Internet virtual community. And yet, the last couple of days of shock and sadness displayed on the Rennlist Porsche Web Forum when we learnt of his passing reflects the high regard in which we have come to respect Dan.
Dan, I hope you are reading this from your heavenly perch.....
Thanks for everything buddy. It is too bad most of us did not get a chance to meet you. My wife is from the South Dakota area, and I was actually mulling over the idea of swinging by the Minneapolis area and having a cold one with you. We have yet to know the circumstances in which you departed the earthly abode. But we are comforted to know that you will no longer need to work on improving the lighting conditions in your new journey....Rest in Peace buddy.
Brandon Griffin
October 23, 2005
Condolences to the Wray family. Like others on here, I knew Dan through a Porsche BBS.
Devon Yablonski
October 23, 2005
I always have admired the knowledge Dan possessed.. He is someone I aspire to be like. May he RIP.
Gene Alvarez
October 23, 2005
My condolences to family and friends. Having corresponded with Dan at various times I came to regard him as a fine gentleman, generous with his knowledge, meticulous in his work.
Rags
October 23, 2005
Condolences to the family - ice shark taken too early...
Justin Martin
October 23, 2005
God Speed, you will be missed.
Samuel Grant
October 23, 2005
My condolences to the Wray family.
john stephens
October 23, 2005
Dan was so wonderful to deal with. Always upbeat and friendly. I am extremely sorry to hear about this and my prayer go out to all his family. He was a wonderful person and someone who will be sorely missed by his friends and family.
Ted Wright
October 23, 2005
RIP Dan. My best wishes to the Wray family.
elliott hall
October 23, 2005
This man had a never compromise attitude in his product quality, and I believe his life. He was the epitome of honesty, inegrity and class. He will be missed by a world in dire need of many more like him. Go with God Dan.
Dalibor Heger
October 23, 2005
I only knew Dan through his involvement through the Rennlist community. The workmanship on the wiring kit that he produced was second to none. He will be sorely missed.
My condolences to his family.
Dal Heger
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