Thorson, Daniel (Dan) E. quietly passed away in the loving arms of his family on March 21, 2009 at the age of 55. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Erdmann) for 34 years. Loving father of Brett (Vanja) Thorson, Glory (Tony) Simons, and Merrijane (Robert) Stenson. Cherished son of the late Herbert Thorson and survived by Herdis (nee Kleven). Loving brother of Karen (Mark) Ilten and Kathryn (Jim) Bode. Cherished grandpa of Max Thorson, Isaiah & Evan Simons, and Gloria Stenson.
Visitation will be on Thursday, March 26 from noon until the time of service at 2PM at Valhalla Memorial Park Gardens in the Chapel. 5402 N 91st St Milwaukee, WI 53225. (414) 462-3300. Internment to follow. Please join the family in fellowship at Maxim's Family Restaurant and Bakery 18025 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield. (262)-783-4501. In lieu of flowers memorials appreciated to the American Cancer Society.
Dan spent his life working with machine tools for Kearney & Trecker, Giddings & Lewis, and Tree Machine Tool. Dan started his own company Tree Tech to support former Tree customers after the company closed. Dan enjoyed wood working, and electronics spending much of his time either at his workbench or working with family friend Tom (Gwen) Cyganek.
Special thanks to Robert Prostek and all of the employees at Peace of Mind Funeral Services. The Thorson family has received nothing but kind and loving patience and guidance from them and our most gracious thanks for all they have done. You really have been a blessing to us.
Additional thanks to Sherri & Linda at Elmbrook Memorial Hospital. You have helped us in so many ways.
Please pass this along to anyone who knew Dan.
Thank you.
Brett Thorson - Dan Thorson's Son aka the Tree Tech's Son