A candle was lit by Joan Kobasic
on November 30, 2022 9:03 PM
A candle was lit by Leslie Anne
on August 10, 2022 8:28 AM
A candle was lit by Leslie Anne
on November 30, 2021 11:02 AM
A candle was lit by Leslie Anne
on August 10, 2021 8:09 AM
A candle was lit by Leslie Anne
on November 30, 2020 8:03 AM
A candle was lit by Leslie Anne
on August 10, 2020 8:39 AM
A candle was lit by Leslie Anne
on November 30, 2019 10:00 AM
A candle was lit by Steve Meyer
on August 26, 2018 4:09 AM
A candle was lit by Princess
on August 11, 2018 12:09 AM
A candle was lit by Dawn (Meier) Nord
on January 16, 2018 9:50 AM
Message from Cheryl Gerts
January 4, 2018 11:58 PM
Many fond memories with Dan,his girls and family,Rest peacefully my sweet friend.
A candle was lit by Thomas D. Ligocki, and Family
on January 2, 2018 5:35 PM
I am extremely sad to hear about Dan's passing. As a cousin, I have fond memories of Dan. I had always thought his "looks" could give Elvis Presley a "run for his money", and his work ethic was "extraordinary".! He was one of those guys that "you wanted to be like". My deepest sympathy to your Family and all of those that loved and knew Dan.
Message from Cheryl Gerts
January 5, 2018 12:05 AM
Many fond memories of the years spent with Dan, his girls and family. Rest peacefully my sweet friend... Love Cheryl
A candle was lit by Ellsworth St. CYR
on December 22, 2017 10:33 AM
Message from Leo Dreisilker
December 7, 2017 5:31 PM
To Dan's family and Nick. My condolences to all. I only knew Dan a short time and I really appreciated his integrity, toughness and business mind. I will say prayers for all.
A candle was lit by Linda Laraway. Msy he grow in the Great Spirits guidance.
on December 6, 2017 12:40 PM
Message from Everyone at VanEnkevort Tug & Barge, Inc
December 5, 2017 12:40 PM
Sending prayers to the family. We are so sorry for the loss of Dan. He will be greatly missed and it's been a pleasure doing business with Dan all these years. We will keep you in all of our prayers. We also sent a donation to the UP Steam & Gas Engine Assoc. in Dan's Memory.
Message from Elizabeth, CO
December 5, 2017 9:05 AM
I am so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. He was one of the most knowledgeable guys I’ve ever met and was always telling a great sea story. My sincere condolences to Danica, Erika, Krystal, Claude, Nick and the rest of his family.
- Eric Treece
A candle was lit by JANET COPLAN
on December 4, 2017 8:14 PM
Message from Gregg Thauvette, The Great Lakes Towing Company
December 4, 2017 2:18 PM
My sincere condolences to Dan's family and close friends. I've always admired Dan's ambition. One of the last true "characters" of the industry, who will truly be missed. Fair winds and following seas, Dan.
"The Voyager" - Shannon L. Alder
The Voyager
We are all lonely voyagers sailing on life's ebb tide,
To a far off place were all stripling warriors have died,
Sometime at eve when the tide is low,
The voices call us back to the rippling water's flow,
Even though our boat sailed with love in our hearts,
Neither our dreams or plans would keep heaven far apart,
We drift through the hush of God's twilight pale,
With no response to our friendly hail,
We raise our sails and search for majestic light,
While finding company on this journey to the brighten our night,
Then suddenly he pulls us through the reef's cutting sea,
Back to the place that he asked us to be,
Friendly barges that were anchored so sweetly near,
In silent sorrow they drop their salted tears,
Shall our soul be a feast of kelp and brine,
The wasted tales of wishful time,
Are we a fish on a line lured with bait,
Is life the grind, a heartless fate,
Suddenly, "HUSH", said the wind from afar,
Have you not looked to the heavens and seen the new star,
It danced on the abyss of the evening sky,
The sparkle of heaven shining on high,
Its whisper echoed on the ocean's spray,
From the bow to the mast they heard him say,
"Hope is above, not found in the deep,
I am alive in your memories and dreams when you sleep,
I will greet you at sunset and with the moon's evening smile,
I will light your path home.. every last lonely mile,
My friends, have no fear, my work was done well,
In this life I broke the waves and rode the swell,
I found faith in those that I called my crew,
My love will be the compass that will see you through,
So don't look for me on the ocean's floor to find,
I've never left the weathered docks of your loving mind,
For I am in the moon, the wind and the whale's evening song,
I am the sailor of eternity whose voyage is not gone.
A candle was lit by Gregg Thauvette, The Great Lakes Towing Company
on December 4, 2017 2:11 PM
A candle was lit by Eric and Tanisha (Menard) Harried
on December 4, 2017 1:30 PM
A candle was lit by Lisa and Ron Cisler
on December 4, 2017 12:49 PM
Message from The US Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service aka Soo Traffic
December 4, 2017 10:47 AM
It is with great sorrow we learn of Dan's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
One prolonged and two short in Dan's honor.
A candle was lit by Kathy & Matt Culbertson
on December 4, 2017 7:42 AM
Message from Pat Folan
December 3, 2017 11:14 PM
I️ am sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. I️ will keep you all in my prayers.
A candle was lit by Charlie and Joan Edwards
on December 3, 2017 7:28 PM
Message from Capt./Engineer Roger Hewlett
December 3, 2017 10:07 AM
2nd posting: I wanted to express my sorrow about Dan's passing and condolences to Nick, Claude, and all the family.
One time on stormy Lake Michigan, Dan and Nick, both, heroically ventured out in a small craft to recapture a barge that had one leg of a towline that had broken and in danger of being lost. Very brave action for both. I'll miss Dan and give thanks for all the opportunities he gave me to work on the tugs in various capacities.
A candle was lit by Rod Savard
on December 3, 2017 9:40 AM
THE SAME FIRE THAT BURNS WOOD HARDENS STEEL I am honored to have been a small part of just one of His many endevers Dan was truly a Man of STEEL
Message from Howard Gasman
December 3, 2017 9:09 AM
My deepest sympathy for the loss of your brother and father, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Dan is remembered as a childhood best friend and companion. I have great memories of times at the downstairs table, the woodpile and racing down to the bay. May he rest in peace.
Sincerely, Howard Gasman.
A candle was lit by Capt./Engineer Roger Hewlett
on December 2, 2017 12:06 PM
A candle was lit by Susan R Coplan
on December 2, 2017 11:58 AM
A candle was lit by Jeff and joe kolich
on December 2, 2017 11:26 AM
A candle was lit by Randy Watz
on December 2, 2017 10:18 AM
A candle was lit by Randy Watz
on December 2, 2017 10:17 AM
Message from Randy Watz
December 2, 2017 10:17 AM
Did business with Dan years back. My dad and I had a sawmill and did a lot of sawing for his pizza restaurant. Was a real hard worker and an amazing guy. He will be missed
Message from Lawrence DeVos
December 2, 2017 10:13 AM
My sympathy to the family.
Message from Rod and Gloria DeGrand
December 2, 2017 9:56 AM
Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
A candle was lit by Christine Viau Szlamczynski
on December 1, 2017 9:22 PM
A candle was lit by Wayne and Marla Stenberg
on December 1, 2017 7:15 PM
A candle was lit by Jim and Sandi Bouty
on December 1, 2017 4:45 PM
A candle was lit by Jim and Sandi Bouty
on December 1, 2017 4:41 PM
A candle was lit by DeeDee Anderson & Mike Skradski
on December 1, 2017 3:32 PM
A candle was lit by Lenore Woodruff (Willis)
on December 1, 2017 3:06 PM
A candle was lit by Doug and sue lalonde Gladstone mi
on December 1, 2017 3:00 PM
Message from Sue LaLonde
December 1, 2017 2:44 PM
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your father, brother, and our cousin. Dan will be remembered as a hard working man with a commanding presence. Starting with little and working very hard doing the things he loved to create a life for himself and his family, leaves us with the utmost respect for him and his accomplishments. May you find solace in this time of sorrow and may he rest in peace.
Sincerely - The Kolich Family
Marcia, Dan, Frank, Sue, Jeff, Joe, and Kim
Message from Joan Kobasic
June 17, 2018 5:02 PM
Thank you to the Kolich family for the true and heartfelt words stated so eloquently. Daniel would love this.
A candle was lit by Kimberly Kolich Venne
on December 1, 2017 1:56 PM
A candle was lit by Delta County Commerce Center
on December 1, 2017 1:40 PM
Message from Mary Anthony
December 1, 2017 1:08 PM
My condolences to your family during this difficult time.
John & Mary Anthony
A candle was lit by John & Mary Anthony
on December 1, 2017 12:57 PM
A candle was lit by Linda Flath Gibson
on November 30, 2017 8:29 PM