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Dan Cavanaugh Obituary
Dan Cavanaugh, age 74, passed away on 06/22/2015. He is survived by LaVonne Cavanaugh his loving wife of 55 years, his children Theresa (Jerry Anderson), William, Michael (Liane), Daniel, Brian (Tim Traffie), ten grandchildren, one brother, eight sisters, and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Veronica Cavanaugh, one brother and two sisters.
Dan was born on 1/29/1941 in Mishicot, WI and attended Plainview High School. After high school Dan served in the military working for the National Security Agency and then graduated from Winona State University. After college, Dan went to work at Lakeside Foods for 39 years and retired in 2005 as Senior Vice President. Dan was involved in many activities including the Plainview City Council, Board Member of National Meat Canners Association, President of Midwest Food Processors, Gopher Point Officer, Rice Lake Area Men's Club Secretary/Treasurer as well as many other organizations.
The family will have sharing of memories at Burnham-Ours funeral home in Chetek, WI. Please see www.burnhamours.com for details. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that expressions of sympathy be made to the Michael Daniel Cavanaugh Foundation, a memorial that funds academic scholarships.
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July 22, 2015
My sympathy for the family. God will help you to endure because he cares for you ( 1Peter 5 : 7 ).
Bill Pfeil
June 28, 2015
Dan was a very positive force in our industry for many years. He was tough, fair,funny,brilliant. Well loved and respected. Prayers to the family
John & Honey Leibham
June 28, 2015
Dear LaVonne and Family:
Honey and I want to express our deepest sympathy to you. It was a wonderful many years working with Dan. He was always very positive in his thinking.
Rick & Ok Hee McGrath
June 27, 2015
So sooo sorry to hear the sad news about Dan. Please accept our sincere condolences, you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
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Ken & Millie Binder Fliés
June 26, 2015
Millie and I would like to express our deepest sympathies to Lavonne and all the Cavanaugh family. Dan was an energetic person and gave life a full measure in all that he did. We remember him well as a great athlete and leader during the years we shared with him in High School. His professional success and success with his involvement with his wonderful family will remain a great inspiration to many.
Sincerely, Ken and Millie
June 26, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss LaVonne. I have many fond memories of working with Dan.
Ralph Schuh
June 26, 2015
terry and family - Dan was a very nice man - sorry to hear of his passing. Him and Dad (Art Hartert) will have lots to talk about.
June 26, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of Dan's death. My sincere sympathy. Kay Cavanaugh (cousin)
Dave & Marve Abts
June 25, 2015
Our love and prayers are with you
June 25, 2015
Dear La Vonne, Please accept our very deepest sympathy over the loss of Dan. We were in the Couples Bridge Club with you and Dan the last 2 years you lived in Manitowoc. We remember you both as a nice and fun loving couple. We are so sorry for your loss. Lu Ann and Don Haupt
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