DANIEL M. SIMONSON
DANIEL M. SIMONSON
Daniel M. Simonson, 96, of Hixton, WI, went to work on God’s dairy farm in Heaven Monday, Dec. 18, 2023.
Daniel was born on the farm that has been in the Simonson family for 100 years, north of Hixton, WI, to John and Anna (Fenney) Simonson on Mother’s Day, May 8, 1927.
From 1945 to 1946, Daniel served in the military during World War II, where he spent time at Fort Sheridan, IL, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, and Camp Stoneman in California. During this time, he gained expertise as a cook. Have you ever seen a man break four eggs into a frying pan at once? It’s an impressive sight and something Daniel mastered without a single broken shell in the pan!
In 1947, Daniel met Marion Lambrigtsen, and they were married on Aug. 6, 1949. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary before Marion’s passing in June 2020.
Daniel was a dairy farmer all his life. He and Marion owned different farms in the Taylor, Humbird and Hixton areas while they raised eight children. Daniel was a good steward of the land, realizing that as a farmer, it was his job to carefully and responsibly manage the land, to ensure the quality and abundance of each year’s crops. In 1986, Daniel was awarded the Outstanding Farmer of the Year Award by the Black River Falls FFA Chapter.
For many years, Danny (as many people called him) was a member of the Sons of Norway. He was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed, always there to teach the young, lessons in life, and cared about the way you treated people. Along with his family and farming, Dan loved Farmalls, Studebakers, German Shepherds, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers (and not necessarily in that order!).
Daniel was preceded in death by his wife, Marion; parents John and Anna Simonson; and brothers Arnold, Orville, Earl and George; and sister Dorothy.
Daniel is survived by his daughters, Christine (Ron) Sperle of Hatfield and Lisa Cash of West Salem; and sons, Daniel Gary (Julie) of Holmen, Bradley (Barbara) of Galesville, Eric (Toni) of Chippewa Falls, John (Jan) of Marshfield, Michael (Peggy) of Amery and Bjorn (Teri) of River Falls, WI. Daniel is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at the Upper Pigeon Creek Lutheran Church Saturday, Dec. 30. Pastor Dave Christianson will officiate. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. with funeral services to follow at 12 p.m. Burial will be held at the Upper Pigeon Creek Cemetery. Following the burial, a luncheon will be held at the church.
Memorials will be given to the Upper Pigeon Creek Lutheran Church and Cemetery and the Hixton Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders.
The Jensen-Modjeski Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, 715-963-2312.