Danny “Dan” Tratz, age 82 of Tigerton passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center, Weston.
Danny Lee Tratz was born on January 28, 1940, in the Town of Morris, Shawano County, to Herbert and Olive (Hartleben) Tratz. In 1958 he graduated from Wittenberg High School in and then went on to Weeden Barber College in Chicago. He owned and operated Dan’s Barber Shop in Wittenberg for 44 years, retiring in the early 2000’s. Dan was united in marriage on March 24, 1984, to LaRae Mueller-Bernarde at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton.
Dan was a longtime active member of St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton. In his early years, he was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. He also volunteered for a number of years with the Wittenberg Fire Department.
Dan always loved the outdoors, whether he was fishing or hunting. He was an avid fisherman who liked to fish all year round; and he also enjoyed going deer or turkey hunting. In his younger days, Dan liked playing baseball, golfing, and bowling. He often enjoyed watching all kinds of sports on television.
Survivors include his wife of 37 years, LaRae; and four children, Tresha (Jody) Wanta of Elderon, Amy (fiancé Kip Luedtke) Tratz of Wausau, Lonnie (Judy) Bernarde of Eland, and Lori (Mike) Damrau of Tigerton. There are 7 grandchildren: Lindsey, Kyle, Olivia, Brandon, Bryson, Amber, and Aaron. There are 4 great grandchildren: Kileigh, Max, Ashton, and Olivia. He is further survived by two sisters-in-law, Diane Tratz of Wittenberg and Nancy Mueller of Hatley; two brothers-in-law, Noah (Antonia) Mueller Jr. of Oklahoma and Kevin (Cindy) Mueller of Tigerton; and many other relatives and friends.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Jack Tratz; and a brother-in-law Virgil Mueller.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 19th at 11:00 AM at St. John Lutheran Church, Tigerton, with Rev. Dean Suehring officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 AM until time of service at the church.
Beil-Didier Funeral Home, Tigerton, is assisting with the arrangements.
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