Daniel Jacob "Dan" Popp

St. Cloud - Daniel Jacob Popp, 70, of Saint Cloud, MN, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Dan was born on November 5, 1955, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to Joseph and Rosemary (Heurung) Popp. He grew up in Royalton, where he attended school and found his love for the outdoors. On February 21, 1976, he married Lori Johannes. Together, they built a beautiful family and a life full of shared devotion, moving to Saint Cloud in 1984.

Dan worked as a journeyman bricklayer for over 40 years and was also known as a dedicated entrepreneur who took pride in running one of the largest eBay fishing stores. He loved sharing fishing stories and bragging about all the fish he caught. In summer, he especially enjoyed attending the St. Cloud Rox games.

Dan's life was grounded in faith and his strong relationship with God. He led his family by setting a prime example of what a husband, father, and grandfather should be. Dan's strength and devotion were the foundation of his family, carrying them through all of life's challenges.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Rosemary Popp; his parents-in-law, Otto and Carol Johannes; his sister, Annette; and an infant brother.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Lori Popp; children, Christopher (Marie) Popp, Jessica Popp, Stephanie Anderson, and Clinton (Sara) Steingraber; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

He also leaves behind his siblings, Jerry (Barb) Popp, Mary Popp, Barb Christianson, Patty (Gary) Miller, Mike (Bunny) Popp, Linda Justen, Brenda (Keith) Hackett, Judy Hackett, and David (Annette) Popp; many nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on April 18, 2026, at 11:00 am at Shepherd of the Pines Lutheran Church in Rice, MN. Visitation will precede starting at 10:00 am.