Daniel Lee Barry, 85, Kasson

Daniel Lee Barry, 85, of Kasson, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.
Dan was born in Sparta, Wis., Dec. 26, 1931, to George and Maribelle (Schaulf) Barry. Dan was united in marriage to Beverly (Sackett) on July 3, 1954.  Dan went through the 11th grade in Kasson and worked in the kitchen at St. Marys Hospital. In 1952, he went to Alaska and worked on the pipeline for two years. When he returned to Kasson, he worked as an electrical linesman for the city of Kasson. In 1959, he started working for Donaldson’s Construction in Dodge Center until the business sold out. Dan then went to work for Quarry and Anderson as a mechanic. After his retirement, Dan did deliveries for Napa of Kasson. Dan was a member of the 49’ers Union just celebrating his 55 years with the union. Dan enjoyed watching westerns, snowmobiling, camping, and boating a lot of summers on French Lake in Faribault. Dan loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, teaching them many mechanical and everyday skills, as he was a jack of all trades.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Beverly; daughters, Pat (Jim) Anway, Dexter, Minn.; Pam (Jerry) Ranvek, Kasson; son, David (Krista) Barry, Mantorville; grandchildren, Matthew Anway, Gena Thorson, Levi Ranvek, Luke Ranvek, Larissa Biscoe, Dalton Barry and Quade Barry; great grandchildren, Jessie Anway, Travis Anway, Jaeger Ranvek, Floyd Ranvek, Zeke Ranvek, Bennett Biscoe; two great-great grandchildren, Brekklyn and Maisley Thorson and one great-great grandson due to arrive in two weeks; his twin brother, David Barry; sisters, Patricia Lindsey and Nancy Fairhurst all of California. Dan was preceded in death by his parents and one infant daughter, Deborah.
The memorial service was held Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, at the Czaplewski Family Funeral Home in Dodge Center. 
The family would like to thank Field Crest Care Center for the wonderful care given to Daniel during his short stay. Blessed be his memory.
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