Memorium

DAN ANTRIM

LISBON - Dan Antrim, 47, Lisbon and Fergus Falls, Minn., passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2016, at Lake Region Hospital, Fergus Falls. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 8, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Fergus Falls, with the Revs. Alan Wielinski, Arli Sowada and Dale Lagodinski and Deacon Chuck Kampa officiating. Interment will be at Wildwood Cemetery, Wheaton, Minn.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, with a 6 p.m. prayer service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church.

Daniel Thomas Antrim was born June 27, 1968, in Morris, Minn., the son of Thomas and Anita (Wagner) Antrim. He grew up on the family farm six miles west of Norcross and attended school in Wheaton, graduating from Wheaton High School in 1986. Dan received his bachelor's degree in industrial technology from Moorhead State University, graduating in 1991.

On Aug. 10, 1991, Dan married Rhonda Braaten at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wheaton, and they were blessed with two children, Rachel and Jacob.

Beginning with an internship at Bobcat in Bismarck during his college years, Dan went on to work for Bobcat for 25 years. In 1991, Dan began working as an industrial engineer at the Gwinner Plant, and eventually became plant manager from 2005-08. Dan took on the role of vice president before turning 40, and had been an integral part of the executive team for many years. Dan obtained his master's in business administration from Indiana University-Kelly School of Business. Dan served as the chair of the North Dakota Professional Engineering Association.

Dan's time spent growing up on the farm prepared him for his career as an engineer. He could fix or build just about anything and as a result, several of his designs were patented through Bobcat. Dan earned his "black belt" in Six Sigma, and was the first lean promotions officer for Bobcat. His ingenuity helped raise Bobcat to the world-class company that it is today.

Dan loved to hunt and fish and mentored his son, nephew and any other kids that shared his passion for the outdoors. Dan fished in many Master Walleye Circuit tournaments with his friends, but also enjoyed fishing in Bobcat fishing tournaments and couples fishing tournaments with his family. He enjoyed big game hunting and has a collection of many big game "trophies" from his hunting trips.

Dan greatly enjoyed traveling - from time spent in Florida, to country music festivals, and cruises, especially enjoying trips with family and friends. He will be remembered for his love of animals, especially his hunting dogs; time spent on Wall Lake with his family and his friends; his exceptional cooking; and above all, his humility.

He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Rhonda, Fergus Falls and Lisbon; his children, Rachel, Fargo, and Jake, Fergus Falls; two sisters, Judy (Tony) Fennell, Fargo, and Michele (Tim Zwickey) Larson, Moose Lake, Minn.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jerry and Barb Braaten, Wheaton; his brother-in-law, John (Tanya) Braaten, Wheaton; his sister-in-law, Nicolle (Daryn) Toso, Fergus Falls; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and grandparents, Dan was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Kruger; two unborn children; and several close friends.

Memorials preferred to the Antrim Family Foundation, supporting disadvantaged youth and families - 25031 North Wall Lake Drive, Fergus Falls, MN 56537.

Published by The Bismarck Tribune on Apr. 5, 2016.