Daniel Weyland
May 12, 1937 — July 15, 2008
Weyland, Daniel H. (71)
Freedom
Daniel Howard-Otto Weyland, age 71, of Freedom, made his final journey to God's Kingdom on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. He was born May 12, 1937 to the late Ernest and Mildred (Buss) Weyland Luedtke. On August 22, 1959 he married Shirley Tank.
Early in his career, Dan became a mason worker for Kimberly Clark. Then, in March 1968, Dan decided to go into dairy farming and for the next 22 years he farmed in Seymour. Over the years Dan held various positions as a musician, school bus driver, salesman for natural fertilizer and seed corn, and had an avid interest in natural health modalities. He was especially loved at area nursing homes where he played the accordion for the residents. Many people would say he was the "Sparkle of their day!" He also enjoyed playing "Santa" at Christmas time. Dan enjoyed life to the fullest, loved to play the accordion, helping people, and spending time with family and friends.
He was a member of Fox Valley Christian Fellowship in Kimberly.
He is survived by his wife Shirley and their seven children: Sheila (Scott) Laing, Seymour; Betty Weyland and special friend Dwayne Garvey, DePere; Jeffrey Weyland and special friend Becky, Seymour; Lisa (Jeff) Barman, Marshall; Mark (Jodi) Weyland, Kaukauna; Becky (Gary) Ebben, Kimberly; Troy (Tracy) Weyland, Appleton; grandchildren: Christopher, Michael, Renae, Regina, William, Rachel, Joshua, Melissa, Matthew, Danielle, Mitchell, Daytona, Brooklynn, Karissa, Kaitlyn, Isaac, and Trista; great grandchild Taejon; one brother Phillip (Molly) Weylandt, Appleton; three half-brothers: Clifford (Betty) Luedtke, Fremont; Ralph (Sharon) Luedtke, Winchester; Samuel (Toni) Luedtke, Oshkosh; one half-sister Mary Dietzen, Appleton; sister-in-laws: LaVonne Weyland, Neenah; Diana Wrolstad, Oshkosh; and Stadella Weyland, Hortonville.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Ernest, James, and Robert Weyland; half-brother John Luedtke; three nephews: Kelsey and Roger Weyland and Scott Luedtke; two nieces: Carol Weylandt and Sally Weyland.
Friends may call to the Muehl-Boettcher Funeral Home, Seymour, on Friday, July 18, 2008 from 4 PM to 8 PM. Visiting hours will continue on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Fox Valley Christian Fellowship, 1200 Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly, from 9 AM until the time of services at 11 AM with Pastor Sean Reisenbuechler officiating.
A memorial fund has been established for WEMI 91.9 in Appleton and WRVM 102.7 in Suring.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com