Wray Daniel W. Wray, age 53, passed away on Sept. 23, 2005. Born in Minneapolis, Dan was an honors graduate of Edina High School and the University of Minnesota. A CPA, he worked for several of the Big Eight accounting firms. He was an avid hunter, scuba diver, sailor and boat builder. His 32' boat, Excalibur, was moored on Lake Superior for many years after he sailed it down the Mississippi and throughout the Caribbean. In recent years, Dan had turned his lifelong interest in sports cars into a cottage business in which he designed and built custom accessory kits for Porsches. Dan is survived by his parents, Donald and Leona Wray, brother Charlie (Debbie) Wray, sister Betsy Wray, and nieces and nephews Amanda, David, Michael and Melissa Wray. Memorial service Saturday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m., at Lake Harriet Christian Church, 5009 Beard Ave. S., Minneapolis. Memorials to Lake Harriet Christian Church or CORAL, 417 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94104 www.coral.org
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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!
Jim Husky
July 18, 2014 | Boca Raton, FL
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. :) ...
William Liller
August 11, 2009 | Erie, PA
My condolences. Dan was a knowledgable and respected member of Rennlist and he will be missed.
Ryan Drake
June 07, 2006 | Pompano Beach, FL
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.
Jonathan
May 06, 2006 | Charlottesville, VA
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...
Dipal Patel
November 08, 2005 | Mississauga, ON
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
R. Max Lohman
November 08, 2005 | Atlantis, FL
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
Brian Young
October 31, 2005 | Miami Beach, FL
I offer my deepest condolences to the family.
Jay Jobes
October 31, 2005 | Emmett, ID
My condolances to the family. Dan was one of the good guys I had the chance to meet through Rennlist.
Craig de Satnick
October 31, 2005 | Saint Louis, MO