Memorial services for Daniel John Disher will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 28, 2014 at St. Theodoreâs Catholic Church. Father Timothy Reker and Deacon Mike Ellis will officiate. Military honors will be accorded by local servicemenâs organizations. Visitation will be from 4:00 â 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Daniel died at his home.
Daniel John Disher was born May 22, 1936 in Geneva, MN, the son of Curtis and Margaret (Kiley) Disher. He grew up in Geneva and graduated from high school in Ellendale. After graduation, Daniel served his country in the United States Army. After his discharge he worked at the Geneva Store before going to work at Wilsons. In May of 1971, Daniel married Patricia Ann Butler at St. Maryâs Catholic Church in Newry Township. They later divorced. After working at Wilsons for over 35 years Daniel retired. He was a member of St. Theodoreâs Catholic Church, the American Legion and a former member of the Eagleâs. Daniel enjoyed golfing, fishing, pheasant hunting and looking for arrowheads. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings and Twins fan. In his later years he enjoyed coin collecting and going for coffee at McDonaldâs .
Survivors include his children, Lisa Disher and Curt (Shawnda) Disher; siblings, Pat (Robert) Fischer, Ione (Bill) Smith, Sandra (Ken) Ramacher, Burt (Pat) Disher, Ed (Sonja) Disher and Billy (Jane) Disher; former sister-in-law, Sylvia Disher; and many nephews and nieces.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents.