Danny L Ewoldt

Danny L. Ewoldt

 1957 ~ 2021

Age ~ 64

Danny L. Ewoldt, 64, of Rib Lake passed away on October 13, 2021 while surrounded by family at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN due to complications from Covid-19.

Dan was born in Marshfield on September 10, 1957 to Lester and Shirley Ewoldt, née Smith.

Dan attended Rib Lake Schools and graduated from Rib Lake High School in 1975. Immediately after graduation he started working for S & R Construction, and through the years he worked for Mann Construction, and Zenith Tech. He also drove milk truck for Frank Hamm, Don Fuchs, and Gad Cheese. In 1988 he was hired as the CDL driver for Great Northern Cabinetry in Rib Lake, travelling to many states and enjoying the drive over the last 33 years.

Oh, how he loved to drive!

His love of sports started in high school, playing football and baseball; after graduation, he played Dairyland baseball for the Spirit Twins and Interwald, and Over 35 Baseball for Interwald. He also played slow pitch softball for Mann Construction and Over 35 Softball for Cattail Tap.

Dan was a member of St Peter Lutheran Church and served as President and Treasurer of the church council for several years.

Dan was also an avid bowler, bowling in Men’s league on Wednesday and Friday nights in addition to Mixed Couples league on Saturdays and Sundays with his wife and in-laws. In 1980, his Wednesday night Men’s team played in the first annual Men’s Pinbuster Tournament.

On December 19, 1975 he married his high school sweetheart Cynthia (Yanko). In 2020 they celebrated 45 years of marriage.

Danny was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed watching his kids play sports, perform in music concerts, and compete in Special Olympics events. In his spare time, he loved camping with family, hunting, going to Brewer games and NASCAR races, watching Packer games and spending time with his kids and grandkids. Most recently, he enjoyed going for weekly UTV rides with his son Seth as they explored the nearby trails and neighborhood.

In addition to his loving wife; Cindy, Danny is also survived by his four children; Heather (Andy) Olson of Seymour, WI; Jeremy (Emily) Ewoldt of Madison, WI; Hilary (Ryan Robley) Ewoldt of De Pere, WI; and Seth Ewoldt of Rib Lake, WI. Grandchildren; Ethan, Audrey, and Abigail. Brother; Randy (Mary) Ewoldt of Rib Lake, WI. Brothers-in-law; Henry Blennert of Rib Lake, WI and David Dake of Medford, WI. Sisters and Brothers-in-law; Kathy and Barry Bromberg of Dubuque, IA and Keith and Jill Yanko of Lindenhurst, IL. Father-in-law; Ben Yanko of Rib Lake, WI, along with seven nieces and nephews.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters; Cheryl Dake and Jeanine Blennert, nephew; Shane Dake, and mother-in-law; Adeline Yanko.

The visitation for Danny will take place on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, located at N5868 County Road C, in the Town of Greenwood from 10:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Memorial Service. Rev. Kenneth Bittorf will officiate. The luncheon and Celebration of Danny's Life will take place from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Zondlo's Bar located at W2407 Hwy. 102, Rib Lake.

Honorary pallbearers will be Jeremy, Ethan and Seth Ewoldt.