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Daniel Tutaj Obituary

Tutaj, Daniel J. Born to Eternal Life on January 31, 2010, age 80 years. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Dorn) for 57 years. Preceded in death by his parents, Nettie and Charles Tutaj. Loving father of Kim (Ed) Schultz and Jill (Steve) Koslo. Proud Papa to Sarah, Samantha and Zachary. Dear brother of Elizabeth (the late Robert) Miech and the late JoAnn (Gerald ) Justin. Also survived by Shirish, Datta and Saumil Mehta, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Dan spent the majority of his career at Allis Chalmers. He retired from Harnischfeger in 1994 as senior vice president of Quality Assurance. He was the founder and president of The Achievement Group. Dan also served in the Air National Guard for 2 years. He was elected to the West Allis School Board for 9 years, serving as president from 1976-1979. He was a red coat volunteer at West Allis Memorial Hospital for 5 years. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, at Wisconsin Memorial Park, Chapel of the Chimes 13235 W. Capitol Dr. Visitation 1-2PM. Service at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. John's Lutheran Church, 20275 Davidson Road, Brookfield, WI 53045, or the Milwaukee Rescue Mission. SCHAFF FUNERAL SERVICE 5920 W. Lincoln Ave. (414)541-7533 schafffuneralservice.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2010.

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Josephine Caballero

February 7, 2010

Jill: I please accept my condolences on Dan's passing. I will always remember him as he was at Harnischfeger. Not only a good boss but a good friend. Jose and I are in Texas and will not be able to attend the service but we will pray for you. Jo and Jose

Rachelle Barachy

February 4, 2010

Jill,

I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

Toni D. Williams

February 4, 2010

Jill,

My heartfelt condolences go out to your and your family at this difficult time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Cindy Brandt

February 3, 2010

Dear Jill,
Jim and I are so sorry for the loss of your father. We know the emotional hardship this has brought on your family. Draw your strength knowing he is with God and you will be able to see him again some day.

Lynn Bernicky-Schuster

February 3, 2010

Jill -
Lee and I want to express our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Carol Snow

February 3, 2010

Shirley,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Dan. I haven't seen you folks in many years and hope to make the service - please call me if and when you get a chance. Accept my sincere condolences.
Love, Carol Snow

Juli Kosmeder

February 3, 2010

Dear Jill,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Please know that my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Laurel Bath

February 3, 2010

Jill: I am so sad to hear of passing of your dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I am terribly sorry I will not be able to make the visitation.

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