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Daniel "Dan" Jay Kachelmeier age 70 of Wild Rose passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born in Milwaukee on October 4, 1954 to Harvey and Elaine (Thomas) Kachelmeier. Dan owned and operated DJK Environmental LLC until his retirement. On October 16, 1999 he married Debra Gaines at The Red Mill in Little Hope, WI. Dan enjoyed watching racing, football, baseball and basketball.
Dan is survivev by his wife: Debra Kachelmeier; children: Daniel "DJ" Kachelmeier, Crysta (Fred) Font, Kyle Kachelmeier; step-son: Brian (Mayra) Bugalski; grandchildren; sister: Bonnie (Ken) Wolf; brother: Richard "Dick" (Lori) Kachelmeier; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and three sisters.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
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358 S Oxford St, Wautoma, WI 54982

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