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Daniel Choren Obituary

Choren, Daniel B. "Dano" Age 52 of Okauchee Lake. Went to Heaven on his birthday, Dec. 30, 2012. Best friend and loving husband of Joanie (nee Dlapa). Beloved son of Stephen and Ileen Choren. Dear brother of Stephen J., (Terri) and James (Julie) Choren. Further survived by 1 brother-in-law, 3 sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Visitation 8:30 - 10:15 AM, Thurs., Jan 3 at ST. JOHN VIANNEY CATHOLIC CHURCH 1755 N. Calhoun Rd., Brookfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30AM. Interment Holy Cross. "Dano, your kindness and your big heart will never be forgotten"

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2013.

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Julie Jacobus Eiselt

January 23, 2013

My heartfelt sympathy to Dan's family. I haven't seen Dano since high school but remember well his perpetual smile and happy nature - kind to everyone he met or knew! How many people can you say that about?? Rest in peace Dan.

January 15, 2013

Joanie,
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Julie Grassel

Karen Krause

January 8, 2013

Dear Joanie,
So sorry to hear about Dan passing on. Although I never met him, I will always smile when I think of your story about Dan's determination to go deer hunting this year. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jean Lyons

January 7, 2013

Joanie –
May the wonderful memories you and your husband shared bring you peace during this difficult time.
Jean Lyons, WCTC

Mark Stemberger

January 4, 2013

Dear Dan; may you rest in peace buddy. Shocking to hear news like this and praying for Dan's family to get thru this most difficult time in their lives. You will be missed Dan; my father thought you were so cool (all of us did). God Bless, Mark "Disco Stemy" Stemberger & family

Faith (Hartnett)O'Leary

January 3, 2013

My sympathies to the Choren family. I was sad to hear of the passing of Dan. I have many neighborhood/school years memories of Dan. He was always so kind. My prayers are with you.

Jeff Barnes

January 3, 2013

Very Sorry, a good man who I have unfortunately not seen in a long time.

January 3, 2013

dano, you will be missed by all, god bless.... len loffredo

Jessie (Dobeck) Malec

January 3, 2013

Joanie-I am so sorry for your loss. I have wonderful memories of Dano- he was such a kind person. Hugs to you and prayers being said.

January 3, 2013

DANO was a awesome guy i will miss him dearly

January 3, 2013

TRIBUTE TO A LIFE LONG FRIEND It all started in 1960 when steve & Ileen were blessed with their third son daniel the new baby brought much joy and was preceeded by stephen&Jim two older brothers The choren family was known as one of the elmbrook areas finest upstanding familys always demonstrating integrity honor& class this was the foundation of which dan would thrive from becoming a good student & friend to many during his school years he also loved sports you name it he playedthe remarkable thing was dan was a winner if you were lucky enough to be on his team you knew you had a great chance to win !HE also loved starting traditions in the mid 70s snowmobiling upnorth the day after christmas for 10 years we would celabrate his birthday sledding the northwoods he also started a brotherhood of deer hunting which went for many years very couragous and tough he was the guy you wanted standing with you in any situation the thing that stands out the most is the dan choren good time guarantee if said it was going to happen by god it did and it was good!in the 80s dano knew that living on okauchee lake was the thing to do a true leader he buys a house and invites three close friends to be roomates 2 boats a nice house four single young men okauchee lake wow! you do the math boy those years went by fast!!!the years rolled on good friends went on to start familys and continued making his mark as one of the best big hearted guys around always staying in touch and ready for your call if he knew you were coming to town for a visit he would drop what ever he was doing and spend a fun day with you some days dano would take his boat to party island to go for a swim next thing ya know 20 boats would be tied up to him then he meets the love of his life the amazing JOANIE she brings him much happiness for the rest of his life joanie i know this is a hard time for you but danos in heaven now and would want happiness for you in your future he is smiling to you look up smile and blow him a kiss steve & Ileen & family one of the toughest things in life is having a child preceed them to the lord dont worry be strong you gave a awesome life to dan he will have everything ready for you to join him in heaven GOD BLESS Perry Chmielewski(chmiel)

January 3, 2013

My prayers are with you all during this very sad time. Sincerely, Beth McDonald, WCTC

Jay Scott

January 3, 2013

To the Choren family - you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Dani Girl

January 2, 2013

My heart breaks at the loss of such a wonderful man

Diane Docks

January 2, 2013

My dear Joanie... My heart is with you in this sad time. Please know that Dano holds a special place in many a heart, he shared such joy in being honorary uncle to Gavin and Grayson. God be with you friend.

Julie Brah (Cook)

January 2, 2013

My thoughts and Prayers go out to the Choren family. "DANO" is now in a greater place and free of pain. May God be with you and your loved ones in this time of sorrow and forever.

Maggie McGinn

January 2, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Dan. You are in my thoughts and prayers Joanie! Much love -
Romans 8:38-39

Joel Kunz

January 2, 2013

Sad news about someone I've known from a child. Rset In Peace Dan.

Jaquelin McMullen

January 2, 2013

Hugging you in my prayers dear sister!
Love, Jacki

January 2, 2013

Joanie, Peace, prayers and blessings. Lynn Thiel

January 2, 2013

Joanie,
Our most heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Words fail at this time, but love and faith will always endure. Our prayers are with you. Jill and Scott Metzger

Greta Webb & Jim Artrip

January 2, 2013

Joanie,
I can't express enough our deepest sympathies. Dano will be missed by so many. What a great guy and what a great wife you were to him! Let us know if you or anyone else in the family needs anything at all. We will do all we can to help.

Bill and Dana Eyers

January 2, 2013

Dano, rest in peace my friend. We had some great times over the years. You will be missed but never forgot. Joanie, Dana and I send our deepest sympathy. You, your family, and all loved ones are in our thoughts and prayers through these difficult times.

Mark Hunt

January 2, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Choren family.
I have many fond memories of Dan from our SJV days.
May he rest in peace.

Sandy Underberg

January 2, 2013

Joanie: I'm very sorry for your loss. Please take comfort that you have gained an Angel to watch out for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.

Patti (Duce) Redlin

January 2, 2013

Joan:
Please accept my sympathies in the loss of your husband.

January 2, 2013

Dano, you were one of a kind, and a great and true friend. Rest in Peace, you will be missed.
College Boy

Cindy Hazel

January 2, 2013

Joanie,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Deb Latzke

January 2, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you, Joanie, and your family. You can have peace knowing that Dan is with God and pain free now. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Cody Yahr

January 2, 2013

Joanie,
Lucky and I are very sorry for you loss. Are thoughts and prayers are with you. We will never forget the good time we had with you guys back in the day.

January 2, 2013

Joanie, I'm so very sad to hear this news. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Kozlowski

Jan & Gary Mangino

January 2, 2013

Joannie
God prepared a place for Dan. John 14:1-3
May his angels watch over you.

Mark Ramp

January 2, 2013

Dan, you were a great friend and the times we shared will forever stay with me. You will always be in my thoughts and in my heart. Rest in peace my friend, you were one of the great ones.

Deke Kindt

January 2, 2013

Although I haven't seen Dan for a few years I have fond memories of the both of us running out to Little Switzwerland in snow storms to go skiiing in the Choren Family Van. I have also told people he was one of the best Safeties I have played football with! He will be missed! My deepest Sympathy to Jim, Steve and Mr. & Mrs. Choren. Joanie too!

kathy koceja

January 2, 2013

Dear Joanie,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you, We will miss dano and if there is anything you need please give us a call. He is a wonderful man!

Love Kathy & Mike Gipp

Chris Mauer

January 2, 2013

Joanie and family, I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

June Perkins

January 2, 2013

My deepest sympathy to you, Joanie, and your family at this sad time. You will be in my prayers for God's blessings and comfort.

Sue Delara

January 1, 2013

Dear Joanie:
I'm so very sorry to read about the passing of your husband. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

Clarence Lyles

January 1, 2013

Joanie and Choren family my deepest sympathy Dano will surely be missed.

Linda (Al) Lache

January 1, 2013

Joanie my deepest sympathies go out to you and the entire Choren family. I will cherish the many memories that he has left us with.

gary pope

January 1, 2013

Joanie, if you need anything at all please let us know. Dano is and will be missed.
love you
Gary & Wendy

BigBri Olson

January 1, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Tina Olson

January 1, 2013

So sorry for your loss he was one of of kindest men I ever met. He will be deeply missed

JimBob Wallner

January 1, 2013

Rest in peace Dano

Mary Carman(Vukelich)

January 1, 2013

Rest in Peace Danny.

January 1, 2013

Dear Joanie, No words can express how sad we are for you. Godspeed to you and your family. With deepest sympathy, Jeff & Karen

Stephanie Petrie

January 1, 2013

My heart is so very heavy for YOU, my sister Joanie... We are very sorry for your loss of Dano, we pray that you will find comfort at some point & know that Dano is in a very wonderful place now, along side ma & pa! He is pain free & will no longer have to suffer. We want you to know that we LOVE YOU & we LOVED DANO very much!! Just wish we could have been able to spend a lot more time with the two of you. You & Dano were & always will be in our hearts, thoughts & prayers.
luv u 4-ever Sista, Sis-n-Law & Auntie!
Steph, Dave, Mitch & Chase

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