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Daniel L. Pekarna

Posted By Ballard Sunder Funeral Home On November 22, 2022 @ 11:46 am In 2022,Obituaries | 19 Comments

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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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Condolence from RON MORNSON on November 22nd, 2022 2:07 pm

SORRY TO HEAR THIS, PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY

Condolence from Roxanne & Jim Prokes on November 22nd, 2022 6:22 pm

What a great guy. I loved his laugh. He will be greatly missed. Our condolences to all of his family and friends.

Condolence from Brenda Herman on November 22nd, 2022 6:29 pm

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!

Condolence from Dawn on November 22nd, 2022 9:38 pm

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.

Condolence from Bob Lambrecht on November 22nd, 2022 7:04 pm

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.

Condolence from Shelly on November 22nd, 2022 7:07 pm

So sorry for your loss!!!

Condolence from Toni Walsh on November 22nd, 2022 9:05 pm

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.

Condolence from Dawn on November 22nd, 2022 9:39 pm

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.

Condolence from Debbie Gosse on November 22nd, 2022 9:43 pm

So sorry to hear of your loss

Condolence from Doug Krohn on November 23rd, 2022 6:57 am

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!!

Condolence from greg sebald on November 23rd, 2022 7:20 am

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

Condolence from linda helget on November 23rd, 2022 11:59 am

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!

Condolence from Don & Nancy Hartman on November 23rd, 2022 1:38 pm

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

Condolence from Carol Mladek on November 23rd, 2022 5:56 pm

So very sorry to hear this. He was always such a kind, sweet cousin. My deepest sympathy to you all! Much love to you.

Condolence from Carol Mladek on November 25th, 2022 9:09 am

Fond memories of Danny, and all the cousins in Jordan. My deepest sympathy. Sending love to you all.

Condolence from Anne Heimkes Tuttle on December 1st, 2022 6:16 pm

So very very sorry for your loss…my thoughts are with all the Pekarna family!

Condolence from Kathy and Kyle Thill on December 6th, 2022 7:46 am

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.

Condolence from Rosemary Johnson on December 6th, 2022 7:43 pm

So heartbreaking!!
He was a great friend and will be sorely missed.

Condolence from Pat & Jerry Will on December 13th, 2022 11:57 am

We are deeply sorry for the Pekarna family’s loss. May he rest in peace.

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