Daniel Aunet

Daniel L. Aunet , age 75, of Danbury, formerly of Superior, WI, passed away unexpectedly, with his loving wife by his side, on August 19, 2018, at his home.
Dan was born on December 27, 1942, in Superior, to parents, Florence (Hoff) and Leonard Aunet. He graduated in 1961 from Central High in Superior. On October 18, 1961, Dan enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. On October 7, 1964, he was honorably discharged.
On February 18, 1965, Dan was united in marriage to Barbara Stalvig and together they raised two children.
Dan was employed by Georgia Pacific in Superior as a Heavy Equipment Operator for 37 years. In 1999, the couple moved to the Danbury area to live out their retirement years at their home on Bass Lake.
Dan was a gifted and very talented woodworker, if his grandkids could think it, Dan would make it for them. He also loved reading mystery and western novels and spent countless hours sitting at his picnic table looking out over the lake. Those who knew Dan know how much he liked spending time in his garage, it was his domain where many packer football games were watched, woodworking projects constructed and time was well spent with his family and friends. Dan also enjoyed meeting up with his ‘happy hour buddies’ for their daily visits.
Dan was a true family man, loving husband, devoted father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He will be deeply missed.
Preceding Dan in death are his parents; mother-in-law, Gert During; father-in-law, Hank Stalvig; brothers, Ron Aunet and Jerry Aunet; brothers-in-law: Bud Carlson, Greg Hogan and Joe Kimmes; sisters-in-law, Marge Clark, Deb Stalvig, Babe Aunet and Linda Aunet.
Dan is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Barb; son, Dan (Justine) Aunet; daughter, Lisa (Andy) Persons; 4 grandchildren: Larissa, Ari, Luke and Emma; brothers: Doug Aunet, Rick (Barb) Aunet and Bruce Aunet; sister, Jan Hogan; brothers-in-law, Roger Stalvig and Jack Clark; sisters-in-law, Ruie Carlson, Cathy Hamilton and Kathy Kimmes; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.
The Memorial Service will be held on Monday, August 27, 2018 at 10:00am (visitation from 9:00 -10:00am) at the Cremation Society of Duluth Chapel, 4100 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com