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Wichmann Funeral Home - Laemmrich Chapel

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Menasha, Wisconsin

Daniel Kiefer Obituary

Kiefer, Daniel R.

Pastor Daniel R. Kiefer, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at his home. He was born on July 6, 1945 the son of the late Rodney and Janet (Johnson) Kiefer. Dan recently went to his 50 year reunion for St. Mary High School. At the age of 31, Dan attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. While attending Moody, Dan served as a Youth Pastor at Cumberland Baptist Church in Mt. Prospect. He graduated with a pastoral major from M.B.I. in 1980, and then received a Bachelor of Biblical Science Degree from Denver's Western Bible College in 1981.

After graduation, Dan served for 7 years as the Sr. Pastor of Kremmling Community Church in Kremmling, Colorado, before coming back to the Fox Valley in 1988. Upon his return, Dan joined Cornerstone Church (then Evangel Church), where he served as a Sunday school teacher and elder. Dan came into leadership at Evangel as an Administrative Pastor in 1999, as a Pastor in 2005, and as Lead Pastor in 2007. Dan loved his church and all of his church family members.

Dan is survived by his two children Ginny (Joel) O'Harrow and their children: Benjamin, Owen, Sullivan and Gannon; David (Fiancee Tanya Rachfal) Kiefer and their children: Mercedes, Dominic and Cassie; six brothers and sisters: Anne (Richard) Gollnick, Mike (Irene) Kiefer, Doug Kiefer, Stan Kiefer, Sue (Ted) Blohm and Bill (Jodee) Kiefer; further survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Marge Rock Howard and one nephew, Kevin Rock.

Funeral service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at Cornerstone Church, 357 Broad Street, Menasha; with Pastor Scott Kimball and Pastor Kathi Rose officiating. Friends and family may visit at Martens-Laemmrich Funeral Home on Saturday, August 31, 2013 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and also on Sunday, at church from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service.

For me to live is Christ and to die is gain! Philippians 1:21

For not one of us lives for himself, and not one dies for himself, for if we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live we are the Lords. Romans 14:7-8

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Published by Appleton Post-Crescent from Aug. 29 to Sep. 1, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Kiefer

24 Entries

Rita Linzmeier

September 18, 2013

Dave and Ginny, it was very hard for me to hear the news from Tim that your Father passed away into the sky of heaven's beauty. I was unable to attend the funeral due to an injury I had from a fall. You have my prayers for Peace and for Comfort, just knowing what a wonderful Father you had and what a wonderful Pastor we all had. He was a blessing to me and my father and had many prayers said over my illnesses and injuries.

Wendy Franklin

September 5, 2013

Dear Sue, Mike and families, Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers at the loss of your brother. Wendy & Lowell Franklin

September 3, 2013

Kiefer Family - especially Mike and Doug- so sorry for your loss of Dan. So many memories of our growing up together. Losing a brother is so painful- but he's home now. God Bless. Carol Walbrun Cottrell, Sherwood, WI

Bob Baker

August 31, 2013

Pastor Dan and I had the privilege of serving together as overseeing elders of Kremmling Community Church in Colorado. He was a man of wisdom, humility, and honor in my dealings with him. He will be missed by his many Colorado friends. Pastor Bob Baker

Mary Konkle

August 31, 2013

Pastor Dan took such joy in serving the Lord! He was a man after the Lord's heart. I can surly see him now dancing among the angels. His hands high and dancing in circles and laughing and smiling!
My condolences to Dan's family.

You've run the race and now your done. You've run the race and you have won.

Mikhael

August 31, 2013

It is so hard to believe one day talking to a friend and the next day he is in another world of Glory....we will miss you and tahnk God for knowing you during this life.....Mikhael--Jerusalem

JW "Bill" Rock

August 30, 2013

For Thy faithful, oh Lord, life is changed, not taken away and this earthly dwelling being dissolved a new one is prepared in heaven.
My dear brother-in-law, may you have eternal rest.

Kelly Atwell

August 30, 2013

God bless you Uncle Dan! My love and sympathy go out to my cousins David and Ginny and your families. He will be so missed but he is with his heavenly family now.

Travis Meyer

August 30, 2013

Pastor Dan was a great friend and solid rock. I will always remember the love he showed me and the questions he would ask me about how my relationship with Christ was. When he asked how you were doing you knew he asked not because he had to but because he wanted to and he cared. He has helped me so much in raising my level of serving God in my ministry. Till we meet again in Heaven.

August 30, 2013

Growing up in the Kiefer household, I remember our mother asking Dan to vacuum the living room. When he was doing that, I noticed how careful and methodical he was going about his task. I wondered why he just didn't do it real fast to complete the chore. Later I couldn't help notice how the carpeting looked cleaner than I had ever seen it before, it seemed even the carpet fibers were all alighned nicely. Strange that would stay in my mind about Dan since childhood, but it is a good example of Dan's character and work ethic, even before he found Christ. Mother said he always made his bed too! Dan always tried to do the right thing, and do it to the best of his ability. Love and condolences to Dan's family and friends, Bill and Jodee Kiefer

Tommy Rock

August 30, 2013

Danny was my uncle and like all the Kiefer aunts and uncles they were like older brothers and sisters those years at the lake when we were young. Danny I will miss you....Say hi to Mom and my sweet brother Kevin, love your nephew Tommy

maureen strike

August 30, 2013

I will miss him,He was such a easy person to talk to.

Marshall

August 30, 2013

Amazing spiritual father, an over the top pastor and a great friend. Will remember you always and our serving God together.

August 30, 2013

The community of St. Mary Central High School sends its thoughts and prayers to the Kiefer family. Daniel was a loved and respected member of the class of 1963 and he will be missed. May the Lord bless him with the reward of eternal life.

Lynn Bult

August 30, 2013

Dan Kiefer was my brother-in-law for over 30 years and my friend and family for life. When Dan put his mind to doing something, it was always done with a lot of thought and always always done correct. Who builds a house in 1970's with all the electric wires in conduit? That was our Dan.

When Dan was saved, he threw himself into a life serving God and did a fine job. He never waivered in his faith and preached the message of love and redemption until the day he died.

I am so grateful to our God, that Jesus and the Angels came for Dan quickly and saved him of any further suffering.
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Dan is praising the Lord in person (spirit)!

David, Ginny, Benjamin, Owen, Sullivan and Gannon. Tanya, Mercedes, Casse and Dominic and all who loved Dan..my condolences are with you.
Lynn Bult

August 30, 2013

There are some people in this world you know went straight to heaven. Dan will never be given the title " SAINT " by an organization but we know he is. That is are that COUNTS!!!! A FRIEND

Nickey

August 30, 2013

Dan will truly be missed by many. He was a great and caring man. Take time to remember the good times.

August 29, 2013

Our church body is missing its leader but not THEE leader. Thanks, Dan for serving us in so many quiet ways....food pantry, tech support, visits, pulpit, biking, kayaking, pastor AND friend. Jim and Becky Huebner

David Kiefer

August 29, 2013

For all who know my dad know how wonderful a man he was. He touched so many peoples lives. My dad has always been there for me and is and always will be the best father and dad that a son could have, but he took that role on with many people so all of us are absolutely blessed to have known him. He loved the lord with passion as well as his congregation. I speak for Ginny and myself when I say thank you to all of you for your love thoughts and prayers through this very difficult time. Dad I want you to know that I love you more than I could never express but please know that it gives me peace knowing that you are no longer sick and that you are with God now. I LOVE YOU DAD. thank you for being my dad

Patty Biller

August 29, 2013

Pastor Dan will always have a special place in my heart. What a great servant leader!!! He prayed for a healing for me, and the Lord healed me! Dan was a true vessel of holiness. I will always remember his kindness and graciousness. He is enjoying Jesus now...

Lottie & Inge Palmkvist

August 29, 2013

Our condolenses to you and your family Ginny! May Dan rest in peace!

Michael Nelson

August 29, 2013

I do remember the first time in conversation, he was willing to listen and understand. He had a very gentle heart and compassion.
He will be missed here

Jesse & Sharon Long

August 29, 2013

sending our condolences to you Ginny and your family.

Jacob Bolton

August 28, 2013

I remember having Tue Morning bible studies at Cornerstone and Dan made Pancakes in the morning and they were really good. Dan shared a lot about his past exp. they really helped a lot and I learned from him.

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