Daniel A. Dix

Daniel A. Dix, age 85, formerly of Clear Lake, WI passed away on Monday, September 21, 2015 at the Golden Age Manor Nursing Home in Amery, WI.
  
Daniel Alex Dix was born on January 3, 1930 to Alex and Emma (Cournoyor) Dix in Bakerville, WI.  He was baptized and confirmed at Corpus Christie Catholic Church in Bakerville (Marshfield), WI.   Dan attended St. Mary’s Catholic School and Lincoln Public School in Bakerville.  On February 10, 1948,  he was united in marriage to Rita Marie Genett at Corpus Christie Catholic Church in Bakerville.  The newlyweds moved to Monroe, WI where Dan worked as a farm hand.  In 1952, they moved to Waterloo, WI.  There, Dan worked as a Production Supervisor for the Kress Packing Company for 15 years.   Dan & Rita also raised 7 children, Rhonda, Debra, Dana, Tonya, Robert, Michael, & Kevin.   In 1967, he  worked as a machinist for RaJo Industries in Waterloo, and two years later moved his family to Clear Lake, WI.   During this time, Dan owned and operated his own welding and repair business, D&S Welding, which is now Clear Lake Iron.  He also ran a hobby farm and drove bus for the School District of Clear Lake.  In 1982 Dan was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and soon became unable to farm or work in the welding shop.  He then started Dan’s EZ Ride business and sold mobility products like the electric cart he used.     Dan loved nature and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, hiking and viewing wildlife.  He also enjoyed polka dancing, socializing with friends and family, playing cards and watching the Packers.  He was known for his familiar smile and great sense of humor.  Dan was also an active member of St. John’s Catholic church in Clear Lake.   He had been a resident of the Golden Age Manor in Amery since 2010 and will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Emma Dix of Marshfield, WI; brothers, Charles, Myron, Clifford and Lyle Dix of Marshfield, WI; Sister-in-laws, Ruth, Rhetha and Ruthie of Marshfield, WI; infant daughter Cynthia, daughter Rhonda of Sarasota, FL and infant Great –Grandson Samuel Lind of Billings MT.

He is survived by his wife Rita; Son-in-law William Norris of Sarasota, FL, children, Debra Dix (Mike Sprague) of Clear Lake, WI, Dana Dix (John Wahl) of Clear Lake, WI, Robert Dix (Veronica Zardain) of Woodbury, MN, Michael Dix (Ranae Peterson) of Roberts, WI, Kevin Dix (Dawn Petersen) of Hammond, WI, Tonya Dix (Scott Poye) of Clear Lake, WI, 13 Grandchildren, 18 Great-Grandchildren, Sister-in-law Hulda Dix of Marshfield, WI, many family and friends.
 
Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at 11 am at St. John’s Catholic Church in Clear Lake, WI
 
Clergy  -  Fr. John Long     Music  -   Marian Schmitz with St. John’s Choir
 
Casket Bearers: Ian Dix, Alex Dix, Levi Dix, John Wahl, Scott Poye and Dan Schellinger
 
Visitation  -  Wednesday, September 23, 2015 from 4 - 8pm from the Scheuermann Funeral Home in Clear Lake, WI and one hour before the service at the church on Thursday.
 
Interment  -  Clear Lake Cemetery,  Clear Lake, WI
 
Scheuermann Funeral Home and Cremation Services are handling the arrangements.
www.clearlakefuneralhome.com

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