Daniel Bohnsack
March 10, 1981 - November 26, 2021
Daniel R. Bohnsack, age 40, of New Prague, died peacefully with his family at his side on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Rochester Methodist Hospital. Dan was definitively diagnosed with a very aggressive Stage 4 pancreatic cancer just 13 days prior to his passing. Dan was born on March 10, 1981 in New Prague to Richard A. and Barbara M. (Flicek) Bohnsack. He graduated from New Prague High School in 1999 and attained a degree in auto mechanics from Dakota County Technical College. Dan was self-employed with his brother, Dave, at Reliable Recovery. Dan was an active member of the Sno-Drifters snowmobile club. He was passionate about farming and Oliver tractors, collecting and restoring them and was loyal entrant in New Prague’s Dozinky Festival’s farm pride parade every year. His interest in the mechanics of motorized vehicles also fed his enjoyment of stock car racing. Though a man who was more comfortable in the background, avoiding the spotlight, Dan was also a man with a heart of gold, who would give the shirt off his back. He was dependable and trustworthy and one of his greatest worries when getting this diagnosis, was letting down the neighborhood ladies for whom he plowed snow every winter, knowing that he would not be able to perform that task this year. He was devoted to his nephews and especially to his constant companion, Rayne, the family’s golden lab. He will be sorely missed by his family and the many friends he carried throughout his life.
Dan is survived by his parents, Barbara & Richard of New Prague; brothers, David of New Prague & Michael (Michelle) of Montgomery; sister, Brenda (Brandon) Petersen of New Prague; nephews, Wyatt, Nathaniel, Bennett, & baby boy Petersen.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 2 PM at Bruzek Funeral Home with a visitation from 10 – 2 PM.
My heart breaks for the Bohnsack family. I was one of the neighborhood ladies, and can attest to Dan having a heart of gold. May his soul rest in peace. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
I hope everyone celebrates Dan in a way that would make him smile. I am sure that is what he would want and I have nothing but fond memories of Dan in school and bringing me and everyone else a smile. Sorry to see you go from this world.
To the whole Bohnsack family, I hold each of you up in prayer as you navigate the passing of Dan. Though I did not know Dan, I am sure he was a beautiful soul because each of you I do know are beautiful!
We truly lost one of the nicest young men this world has had !!
I will miss him !
Prayers go out to the family!
Our deepest sympathy to Rick, Barb and the whole Bohnsack family. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hold on to the memories.
Rick and Barb, Terry and I were so sorry to hear about your son’s passing. Your family will be in our prayers.
Terry and Pat Tietz
You have our deepest sympathy and know that your hearts are broken with Dan’s passing. He will be so missed but know that he is in God’s hands and will always be in your hearts.
Prayers to all the Family Dan is in Gods arm’s being loved safe no pain just peace.
Our memories of our children playing in younger years is precious now!