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Daniel Kerkman Obituary
1967 - 2012
Daniel G. Kerkman, 45, of Paris, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012. Daniel was born Aug. 29, 1967 in Kenosha to Tom and Judy (nee Murkowski) Kerkman. His early life was spent in the Kenosha County and the Brighton area. Dan had attended and graduated from St. Francis Xavier Grade school and Salem Central High School and attended UW-Parkside. He was self-employed and was a skilled concrete construction worker. Dan had a way of living his life to the fullest; enjoying the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He was an avid football fan and loved listening to music. Most of all Dan cherished and loved spending time with his family. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and his two cats, Bear and Isabella.
Dan is survived by his parents, a grandmother, Rose Kerkman and a longtime friend, Barb Erdman. He is further survived by his brother, Tom (Jayette) Kerkman; nephew, Dane; niece, McKenna, 29 aunts and uncles and many cousins. Dan was preceded in death by his grandparents; John A. Kerkman and Roman and Lorraine Murkowski.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Dan will be held on Thursday Sept. 20, 2012, at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church in Brighton. Relatives and friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m.at the Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service on Thursday, at the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.
Polnasek-Daniels Funeral Home & Crematory
908 - 11th Ave.
Union Grove, WI 53182
262-878-2011
www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com
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Brian Fonk
September 25, 2012
Tom and Judy, my deepest sympathies for your loss. I apologize for not being there for the service as I was out of town on a hunting trip. That was one of the things that Dan and I had in common as youngsters was our mutual love of the outdoors. I will always consider him one of my closest childhood friends. Though sometimes life's path takes us on different journeys the bond of friendship like we had kept him close in thought. I will miss him a lot.
September 25, 2012
Tom and Judy, I'm very sorry for your loss. I apologize for not being there for the service as I was out of town on a hunting trip. That was one of the things Dan and I used to love to do together and talk about was our mutual love of the outdoors. I will always consider Dan one of my best friends from childhood. He will be greatly missed.
September 23, 2012
Tom, Judy and Family:
We were so saddened to hear of Dan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers our with you. Rick was saying that he will always remember hunting season on the Murkowski home place and how much fun they all had, it was quite the group. Please extend our thoughts to the Kirkman and Murkowski Families.
All our love,
Rick and Laura Murkowski
Sheila Wagner
September 20, 2012
Sorry to hear about Dan,, thoughts and prayers to the family.
Mike Wagner
September 20, 2012
Judy, Tom, Barb,
Sorry we were not able to attend.
Our deepest sympathy.
Mike & Sarah Wagner
Pete & Kathy Renn
September 20, 2012
May God Bless and Comfort your family in this time of great sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to your family Tom & Judy and Grandma Rose.
Bert Christensen
September 19, 2012
Tom and Judy
I'm the one who submitted amessage and forgot to add my name.
September 19, 2012
I am so sorry to hear that Dan has passed. I will always remember our years as school mates. In all of the 35 years that I knew him I always considered him a friend. I will miss him. My sympathies to his family for their loss.
Ken and Nancy Schulz
September 19, 2012
Tom and Judy,
Our heartfelt love and sympathy. Sorry we could not express our sympathy personally. We are on the East coast.
Jan Sundstrom
September 19, 2012
Tom and Judy, I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Danny. I pray that the lord gives you strength in this very difficult time.
Sasha Gottschalk
September 19, 2012
Uncle Tom and Aunt Judy, We are so sorry about Dan and know he will be very missed by the many people who loved him. Our very deepest sympathy, Paul and Sasha
Geri Pulera
September 18, 2012
Judy and Tom, I am so sorry for your loss.My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Louise Feest
September 18, 2012
Tom,Judy,Thomas & Jayette: I loved Dan as if he were my own brother. I have adopted your family as my family. Our hearts are broken. Dan was a wonderful guy (you raised him well) he was always kind and loved to tease me when we saw each other. This is a tragedy for the family. Stay close together (as you will), remember all the good times and fun you had w/Dan...concentrate on that to bring a smile to your face. Keep your hearts warm and full of love. I will do anything to help you through this tough time...I love all of you...you truly are the best. All my love...Louise
Sandy Langel
September 18, 2012
Mr. & Mrs. Kerkman,
I loved your son, Dan, dearly, and I'll always cherish the time I spent with your family.
I pray for your peace.
Rachelle Goldstein (Alby)
September 18, 2012
"The mention of our son's name may bring tears to our eyes, but it never fails to bring music to our ears. If you are really our friend, let us hear the music of his name! It soothes our broken hearts and sings to our souls."
This was a quote that helped me when my daughter passed...I am so sorry for your loss.
Dick & Bernice Pritchard
September 18, 2012
Tom & Judy, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you both at this most difficult time. We offer our love and support. God Bless.
Michelle Stubley
September 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
June Wiemer
September 18, 2012
Tom & Judy, Aunt Rose and Family:
My condolences to you and all the family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Art Sue Foulke
September 18, 2012
Tom and Judy,
Our sincere condolences,you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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