Daniel Nachreiner
Daniel L. Nachreiner, 65, of Springfield, died on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, at Sleepy Eye Medical Center.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 31) at the Sturm Funeral Home Springfield Chapel and will continue Thursday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb.1, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Tricia Mattson officiating. Interment will be in St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery.
Daniel Lawrence Nachreiner was born on Oct. 3, 1952, in Sleepy Eye to Leon and Betty (Roiger) Nachreiner. In 2012, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer and lost his courageous battle on Saturday, Jan. 27, at the age of 65. Danny attended Japanese Martyrs School in Leavenworth and graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1970. He worked for Halter Trucking for the last 35 years as a driver, dispatcher and most recently, head mechanic. He was united in marriage to Linda Hale on Sept. 12, 1986. They were blessed with their three children, Nicole, Joshua and Amber. Danny served on the Springfield Fire Department for several years. He enjoyed playing cards, playing softball, coffee talk, driving around, spending time with Battle Lake friends, fishing, campfires, collecting coins, deer hunting, sports (especially the Vikings), and spending time in his “man cave.” He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially, his grandchildren, with whom he often enjoyed sharing treats and ice cream. The grandchildren always looked forward to golf cart and boat rides with Grandpa, “Papa” Danny, and grandkids birthday parties in the garage.
Danny is survived by his wife, Linda, children; Nicole (Derek) Shaw, Joshua (Allison) Nachreiner, all of Springfield, and Amber (Keaton) Borth of Sleepy Eye. Grandchildren, Alyssa, Jenna and Abigail Shaw and Ian Nachreiner; siblings, Duane (Jelene), Linda (Stan) Schroepfer, Terry (Theresa), Paul (Gay), and Lynnae (Steve) Pelzel; sister-in-law Gloria Nachreiner, mother-in-law, Beverly Hale; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Danny was preceded in death by parents, Leon and Betty Nachreiner;
father-in-law; Harvey Hale, brothers; Randy, Patrick and James; baby girl sister; and nephews; Dustin, Nathan and Adam.
Danny’s infectious smile, jokes and laughs will be deeply missed!
The family of Danny Nachreiner wishes to thank all for their kindness and sympathy at a time when it was deeply appreciated. No individual Thank You notes will be sent.
Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Springfield. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.