Obituary
Daniel Ralph Gatena, 79, was born September 5, 1941, to LaVine and Lucile Gatena. He died on January 21, 2021.
Dan grew up in Dubuque, Iowa until he was 8 when his family moved to Bellwood, Illinois. During his adult life he also lived in Melrose Park, Illinois; Tucson, Arizona; Janesville, Wisconsin; and Pickens, South Carolina. Dan had four brothers: Junior (deceased), Gary (deceased), Jay, and Larry. Dan served two years in the United States …
Dan grew up in Dubuque, Iowa until he was 8 when his family moved to Bellwood, Illinois. During his adult life he also lived in Melrose Park, Illinois; Tucson, Arizona; Janesville, Wisconsin; and Pickens, South Carolina. Dan had four brothers: Junior (deceased), Gary (deceased), Jay, and Larry. Dan served two years in the United States …
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Dan always kept us entertained at our Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s group at the Y. Jackie was so faithful to help Dan get sit…
Dan always kept us entertained at our Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s group at the Y. Jackie was so faithful…
Dan always kept us entertained at our Pedaling 4 Parkinson’s gro…
So sorry for your loss. I know that he will be deeply missed.
So sorry for your loss. I know that he will be deeply missed.
So sorry for your loss. I know that he will be deeply missed.
Dan was an amazing individual. I always enjoyed talking to him. I know he will be missed!
Dan was an amazing individual. I always enjoyed talking to him. I know he will be missed!
Dan was an amazing individual. I always enjoyed talking to him. …
My uncle was a devoted husband , Great father also I wonderful Uncle
He was my Lincoln in the pictures I have he looks …
He was my Lincoln in the pictures I have he looks …
My uncle was a devoted husband , Great father also I wonderful Uncle
He was my Lincoln in the pictu…
He was my Lincoln in the pictu…
My uncle was a devoted husband , Great father also I wonderful U…
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