Obituary for Daniel L. Adams
Daniel Adams,79, of Ironwood, passed away at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, He went to his Lord and Savior and was reunited with the love of his life, Lynn who passed on in 2020.
He was born on the 5th of May 1945 to Joseph and Roselle Adams. Dan attended St. Ambrose schools and graduated with the class of 1963.
Dan served 6 years with the Army National Guard before enlisting in the Navy. After serving his county Dan joined the Xcel Power company team and after many faithful years he retired and became a Master Gardner alongside his wife they took care of many flower gardens around the community. The Pocket Park and Veterans flowers were a priority, and the community garden at Norrie Park. He was quite proud of the flowers and vegetables along with the park-like setting of their yard. He gave many tours of the garden and the fish pond. Come harvest time his generosity came into play with donations of vegetables and fruit to the area food banks along with the needy.
Daniel was a quiet person with a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. He showed his building skills when asked to build two bridges at Eagle Bluff Gold Course and when finished with those he then built an archway for the Ironwood Pocket Park.
Dan is survived by his brother-in-law, David Bloshenko of Cheney, Washington; nephews, Matthew of Spokane Valley, Washington, Myron (Annie) and Gavin and Meadow of Neenah, Brian (Tiffany), Margot and Matice all of Fort Atkinson, and Sarah and Aria of Colorado Springs along with numerous friends to include; the Leonard Street gang, the daily coffee club, and we can’t forget his faithful dog Tsu-Lin.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Milwaukee Veterans Hospital and the Meadowbrook Nursing Home for their care.
Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery at a later date for family only per Dan’s request.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to any veteran organization or the American Cancer Society.
He was born on the 5th of May 1945 to Joseph and Roselle Adams. Dan attended St. Ambrose schools and graduated with the class of 1963.
Dan served 6 years with the Army National Guard before enlisting in the Navy. After serving his county Dan joined the Xcel Power company team and after many faithful years he retired and became a Master Gardner alongside his wife they took care of many flower gardens around the community. The Pocket Park and Veterans flowers were a priority, and the community garden at Norrie Park. He was quite proud of the flowers and vegetables along with the park-like setting of their yard. He gave many tours of the garden and the fish pond. Come harvest time his generosity came into play with donations of vegetables and fruit to the area food banks along with the needy.
Daniel was a quiet person with a heart of gold and would help anyone in need. He showed his building skills when asked to build two bridges at Eagle Bluff Gold Course and when finished with those he then built an archway for the Ironwood Pocket Park.
Dan is survived by his brother-in-law, David Bloshenko of Cheney, Washington; nephews, Matthew of Spokane Valley, Washington, Myron (Annie) and Gavin and Meadow of Neenah, Brian (Tiffany), Margot and Matice all of Fort Atkinson, and Sarah and Aria of Colorado Springs along with numerous friends to include; the Leonard Street gang, the daily coffee club, and we can’t forget his faithful dog Tsu-Lin.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Milwaukee Veterans Hospital and the Meadowbrook Nursing Home for their care.
Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery at a later date for family only per Dan’s request.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to any veteran organization or the American Cancer Society.