Daniel A. Wubben

Daniel Wubben

YANKTON, S.D. — Daniel A. Wubben, 87, Yankton, S.D., died peacefully Sept. 12, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial was Sept. 15 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Yankton, with Rev. Joe Forcelle officiating. Burial was in the Garden of Memories Cemetery, Yankton. Pallbearers were Kenny Eickhoff, David Wubben, Kurt Thoene, Larry Lammers, Jim McGregor, Ted Wubben, and Tom Wubben. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren. Visitation and a rosary were Thursday at the Wintz & Ray Funeral Home, Yankton. Daniel A. Wubben was born June 26, 1936, in Fordyce, to Raymond and Alma (Arens) Wubben. He grew up on the farm and attended school in Fordyce, graduating from Cedar Catholic High School, Hartington. He was an avid farmer,getting his start alongside his dad. He married Dianne Lute April 19, 1966, in Fordyce, and together had a life filled with adventures, both on and off the farm.Dan and Dianne did everything together, whether it was farming, carpentry, crafting or riding their bicycles on any good trail they could find. After retiring from farming, they moved to Yankton, and Dan took over the cooking and bakingfor the house.

He was a hardworking, quiet man who had a great sense of humor and loved to joke with people. He was always busy doing something.He enjoyed puzzles, camping and woodworking in his shop.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Dianne Wubben,Yankton, S.D.; three children, Denise Brown, Yankton, S.D.; Dennis (Jennifer) Wubben, Yankton, S.D.; and Karen (Jim) Goblirsch, Vermillion, S.D.; six grandchildren, Nicole Brown, Morgan and Madison Wubben, Parker Kennedy and Jake Goblirsch; five brothers and sisters, Betty (Harold) Eickhoff, Geralda (Dean) McGregor, Jean Marie Lammers and Claudette (Doug) Sternhagen, all of Hartington; and Chuck Wubben, Yankton, S.D.; as well as many nieces, nephews, in-laws, and good friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers,Cyril and Mark Wubben.