Daniel L. Pekarna, age 69, of Jordan, MN passed away on November 20, 2022. Daniel will be laid to rest at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with full military honors in the spring.
On September 16, 1953, in Shakopee, MN, Frank and Celina (Hartman) Pekarna announced the birth of their third child, Daniel. He grew up exploring the city streets of Jordan, along with his seven siblings. Following graduation from Jordan High School, Daniel proudly served in the United States Navy.
Daniel spent most of his career working side by side with his father and brothers at Pekarna Meat Market. He was proud to support and be involved in the legacy of the family business. Daniel was an expert meat cutter, with a special talent for preparing ribs.
Besides supporting his family, Daniel also supported the Jordan community. He dedicated many
hours with the Community Ed Theatre Program, cooking for the Commercial Club and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Daniel’s greatest passions were cooking and enjoying the outdoors. He relished cooking and
preparing meals for family and friends. When time allowed, Daniel was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting deer and squirrels, and could often be found fishing in the creek and area lakes.
Daniel is survived by his children; many grandchildren; siblings, Sandy Pekarna, Erin Lorenz, John (Merna) Pekarna, Ken (Sherry) Pekarna, Mike (Sue) Pekarna, Gregg (Terri) Pekarna, Anne (Keith) Wolf; many other loving relatives and friends.
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RON MORNSON
SORRY TO HEAR THIS, PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY
Roxanne & Jim Prokes
What a great guy. I loved his laugh. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to all of his family and friends.
Brenda Herman
So sorry for your loss!! Back in the day when Dan worked at the video store he’ always greet me with “hey cuz”! He was always so friendly whenever we ran into him! Praying for your family during this sad time. Peace of Jesus!
Dawn
Dan was a great guy. Always a joke and a laugh. So sorry for your loss. The community will miss him. Peace, Love and Hugs.
Bob Lambrecht
Deepest sympathies to all the Pekarna family. Whether working with him at the shop or seeing him in his tux, he was always uniquely Dan.
Shelly
So sorry for your loss!!!
Toni Walsh
Deepest sympathy to the Pekarna family. Far to many memories to mention, just know my love and friendship meant the most. Will never forget that laugh.
Dawn
Dan was a great guy. Always a joke and a laugh. So sorry for your loss. The community will miss him. Peace, Love and Hugs.
Debbie Gosse
So sorry to hear of your loss
Doug Krohn
Dan was one of the helpers we bump into in life. He helped when Brena L and I set up the Run of the Mill. He helped when we brought the illuminight run to Jordan. Every time I stopped into the meat shop, Dan would hand off a cooked rib or a hunk of bologna. If you talk about Jordan, you think of Dan… God Speed my fellow Veteran!!
greg sebald
Dan was a fun guy and always welcoming at Pekarna meats. He once catered a small party for us
and he was alot of fun and serious about his mission. Chef hat….. white chef vest and all.
He will be missed and we enjoyed him. You have our sympathies and he will be sorely missed
Greg and Carol Sebald
linda helget
My sympathy to Dan’s family, he was a great guy and he was always ready to come and work at our video store, with 5 minutes notice, will miss his ready smile!
Don & Nancy Hartman
wonderful, wonderful human being with an infectious laugh. If you’re anywhere in the vicinity of him, you’d have a smile on your face because that’s just how he made you feel. HAPPY.
A gracious man who will be missed. Our thoughts are with you guys and your families. God Bless you all.
Don and nanc
Carol Mladek
So very sorry to hear this. He was always such a kind, sweet cousin. My deepest sympathy to you all! Much love to you.
Carol Mladek
Fond memories of Danny, and all the cousins in Jordan. My deepest sympathy. Sending love to you all.
Anne Heimkes Tuttle
So very very sorry for your loss…my thoughts are with all the Pekarna family!
Kathy and Kyle Thill
We are deeply sorry for the Pekarna family’s loss. It is evident that there are a multitude of people outside the family that will miss him deeply as well.
We were fortunate to be befriended by a man with endless energy and a sincere kindness that helped so many.
Rosemary Johnson
So heartbreaking!!
He was a great friend and will be sorely missed.
Pat & Jerry Will
We are deeply sorry for the Pekarna family’s loss. May he rest in peace.