Drinkwine Dannie L. Drinkwine, Sr. (Coach Drinkwine) passed away on January 28, 2004, at age 74. Dan was born in Staples, MN, on May 21, 1929, to Walter Drinkwine and Myrtle Mae Crooks. Dannie was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Stanley Crooks Sr.; and brother, Stanley Crooks Jr. He is survived by his devoted children, Darleen S. McPhersen, Carol J. Aguilar, Dannie L. Drinkwine Jr., Barbara M. Clifton, and Sandra (David) Blanchard; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren; and his beloved dog, Chelsea. He is also survived by his sisters, Shirley Jensen, Vicki (John) Little, Laura Lee (Larry) Carriere, Kathy (Richard) Provost; his brothers, David Haas and Denny Drinkwine; his step-mother, Teddy Drinkwine; and many nieces and nephews. Dannie also leaves behind the thousands of souls he has touched during his many years of community service Minneapolis. He leaves to all of us a legacy of thoughtfulness, integrity, discipline and self-responsibilty, and the duty to carry that legacy forward. Dan's family wishes to exend a special thank you to all of the staff at ANGMA Medicine Clinic and Abbott Northwestern Hospital for their thoughtful care. Funeral service 10 AM Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at Park Avenue Methodist Church, 3400 Park Ave. Visitation 4-7 PM Monday, Feb. 2 at Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 3640 23rd Ave. S., and 1/2 hour before service at church. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Henry W. Anderson 612-729-2331
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
We always had such great talks Dannie - miss them and you. Hug Mom Vicki and even John, Shirley..... Heaven is the place to be now with no illness, etc.. Watch over us all...
Lori Buschkowsky
February 03, 2022 | Beloit, WI | Friend
How has it been 18 years? I sure do wish you were still here. I know it is a loaded wish, if you were here with corona it could be very dangerous. But my time with you was before this mess of time and illness. So I wish you were here without the possibility of illness for you.
You would love Abbie's silliness and hilarity, kind of like when the car would take over from you and we would end up at the ice cream shop. She is my mini with the best parts of her dad and me. It always...
Amy
February 01, 2022 | Grandchild
I wish you were here for your words of wisdom in this time of turmoil. I too miss your hugs and smile. Hugs to you Dannie...
Lori Buschkowsky
January 25, 2021 | Beloit, WI
I miss your hugs and your smiles. I miss our talks, I just miss you grandpaw. I wish that you were here to talk to in these crazy times, to offer your guidance and support. But at the same time, I am glad you have not had to be here to live through these things. Hug all our loved ones up there for me, give great big hugs and kisses to Chelsea, Pete and Sadie. I love you....
AMY RAMAKER
January 24, 2021 | Grandchild
Missing you Dannie, always had words of wisdom.. Hug Mom Vickie for me. Hugs xoxoxoxo
Lori Buschkowsky
November 28, 2018 | Beloit, WI | Friend
I miss you, your smile, your hugs, your quiet demeanor, everything about you...I just MISS you.
Amy Ramaker
November 27, 2018 | Zimmerman, MN | Grandchild
Love you Uncle Dannie!
"Give mom a kiss for me"
Pammy Miller
January 30, 2018 | Mpls, MN
Oh Dannie, I so miss your advice and your "atta girl" and so many words of encouragement. You were that go to person even if it was something minute.. You also gave great hugs... Hope all is great where you are. Love and miss you
Lori Buschkowsky
January 29, 2018 | Beloit, WI
It's been 14 years. Where has the time gone? Just the other day I stepped into an elevator that smelled of old spice from the last occupant. I instantly thought of you and felt your presence. I still think of you and miss you all the time. I love you so much grandpaw!
Amy Ramaker
January 28, 2018 | Zimmerman, MN | Grandchild