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1957
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2011
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Daniel Mootz Obituary
Dan was a very caring man and made friends with everyone he met. He was dearly loved by his family and friends.
Dan was an amazing watercolor artist and was beginning to explore the beauty of photography. He loved cheering for the Green Bay Packers with his son and father-in-law.
Dan was the owner of Framing Excellence and also was employed at Home Depot.
Dan was born June 21, 1957, to Glenn and Meta Mootz in Merrill, Wisconsin. He married Karen Lambrecht on April 3, 1982. Dan was a 1975 graduate of Merrill Senior High School. He was a member of Wisconsin Valley Art Association and Wisconsin Valley Art Guild.
Dan is survived by his wife, Karen of Rib Mountain; son, Anthony (Leah) of Shakopee, Minn.; daughter, Miranda of Rib Mountain; brothers, Robert (Helen Kay) and Kenneth (Sandy) of Merrill; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary Lou and Albert Milner of Rib Mountain; aunts and uncles, David and Joann Sauer and Lavern and Bernice Sauer of Merrill; nieces and nephews; and many other loving family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents in 2010.
Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 16, 2011, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Merrill. The Rev. Brian Stolarczyk will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, at the Waid Funeral Home Chapel and from 10 a.m. until time of services Friday at the church. The Waid Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.
On-line condolences may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sponsored by The Wisconsin Visual Artists' Guild.
Don & Mary Krueger
April 1, 2012
Dear Karen & family,
We just found out from Bill Meyer (Mary's brother) about Dan's passing in December. We are so very sorry for your loss. We never met Dan, but he sounds like a wonderful person. May the Lord bless you with a special Faith & very special memories to help you heal. Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers at this difficult time.
Sharon Dowis
January 26, 2012
How healing art can be. Gathering with fellow guild members tonight to honor Dan was comforting. Thank you Karen and Miranda for being a part of it.
December 23, 2011
My husband and I graduated with Dan in 1975. He was a great guy. He always had a smile. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kim and Nancy Reinhardt
Dean Tousignant
December 18, 2011
I meet Dan while I worked at Home Depot and only worked there 3 months but Dan was one of the only people who was always willing to help, he left an impression on me as someone who more people should be like. Sorry for your loss.
Gail Jaeger
December 17, 2011
Dear Karen & family,
I only knew Dan through the Art's Guild, he gave a presentation on the excellence of framing. He appeared a confident, quiet and sincere man. He matted/framed pieces that won awards for me. Awards I shared with him. Thank you Dan. We will all miss your smile.
Patrick Plunkett
December 16, 2011
Just as the sunshine lifed my spirit during my noon walk today, Dan's art has surely lifted the spirits of others. Though I did not personally know him, I have great respect for the work he has accomplished.
Julie & Rick DeSantis
December 16, 2011
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Dan had such a gift of bringing any picture to life with his excellent framing. He was a true artist. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Dowis
December 16, 2011
Dan's visitation last night was very healing. The photo boards brought many smiles to peoples faces. Only having known Dan for a few years, I never knew what he looked like as a young husband and father. In most every photo he wore a smile; just as he did in life as I knew him. His love for his family was shown in all of them. Dan will certainly live on in many hearts through the sweet memories he created.
Cheryl Ford
December 15, 2011
Will always have you in my heart, my dear loved cuz! We've shared the childhood memories, love, laughs and so much more! Karen, Miranda, Tony and Leah--prayers and blessings to all. Words cannot express my sympathies and, Karen, you know I'm here for you any time you need. My shoulder is ready to lean on and my heart and thoughts are with you all.
Rick Eyre
December 15, 2011
Dan was a talented artist and a gifted framer. It was impossible not to make friends with him after meeting him about once. He will be sorely missed.
"There will be rest and sure stars shining..." (words by Sara Teasdale, watercolor by Laura Nelke)
Laura Nelke
December 15, 2011
Dan was a generous and talented member of the WVAG. He will be missed by the group but will live on in the art he created and the friendships he nurtured.
December 15, 2011
We are so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss, our thoughts go out to you, Miranda, and to all your family.
Bradley Chiropractic & Physical Therapy
December 14, 2011
"I will miss Dan dearly". He was always so encouraging and helpful to me with art suggestions and framing questions I had. He was also so kind to everyone and was so humble. Such a talented artist. He usually delivered frames I ordered right to my house on his way to or from work. He took so much pride in his work and appreciated others' work. The art community will surely miss his kindness and framing expertise. Pam Clark (Wausau, WI)
Mike & Fran Sonnentag
December 14, 2011
We will feel the lose for a very long time as your neighbor. The Lord will take special care of Dan. We are very sorry for your loss.
Lynn & Bill Lund
December 14, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Bruce Rahlf
December 14, 2011
I am very sorry for the Loss of Dan. He was a great guy! I have one of his pencil drawings of a old farm house. That is the way I will remember Dan, graceful and steady! May the Lord guide you in this time.
Dana and Donovan Olson
December 14, 2011
Karen, We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Sharon Hardrath
December 14, 2011
I worked with Dan at Home Depot, he was one of the nicest guys I know, he could always make us laugh, a lot of fun to work with. He will definitely be missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
December 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Raeane Skinner, Phoenix, AZ
Jessica Sandberg
December 14, 2011
"Goodbye may seem forever, farewell is like the end. But in our hearts are memories. And there he will always be."
I'm terribly sorry for your loss. May God watch over our lost loved ones.
Julie Sjuggerud
December 14, 2011
Karen,
I'm so sorry to hear about Dan. What a shock... glad you have your children to lean on... take care and I'll talk to you soon on face book... keep in touch!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all...
Sara Martino
December 14, 2011
Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Too young and too sudden.
Sara Martino
December 14, 2011
Very sorry for the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Too sudden and too early.
Mark Mittlesteadt
December 14, 2011
I'm so sorry to hear about Dan. Dan was the nicest guy and I always enjoyed talking with him. We spent many years early on doing art shows together and it was always nice meeting up with him. He shared his beautiful vision of the world around him with so many and he will be missed. He lives on through his work and his family.
Blessings to all of you.
Rachelle Petrick
December 14, 2011
Im so sorry for your loss. Dan will be missed
Cheryl Brown
December 14, 2011
Karen, Ken & Sandy--I am so sorry to learn of your loss. I went to school with Dan, he truly was a talented painter and artist. I pray God watches over your family and holds you close to him in your time of need.
Debbie Wolcott
December 14, 2011
I didn't know Dan, but I do know Karen. My heart breaks for Karen and her children. I hope you find peace in the fact that he no longer suffers and is home in heaven. I am certain you will all meet again when it is time. May you find strength and courage in this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with all of those who loved and cared about Dan. May God bless you and help you get through this difficult time.
Pam Mendenhall
December 14, 2011
I'm so sad for Karen and Tony & Miranda. Their hearts must be broken at the loss of Dan. He was a sweet, kind man and will leave a giant empty space in their lives.
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