Daniel M. Woyczik

MINNESOTA CITYDaniel M. Woyczik, 60, of Minnesota City, died in his home on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 after a short battle with esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his wife, children, and many loving family members.Dan was born on August 21, 1952, in Arcadia, WI, to Lloyd and Mary (Cook) Woyczik, and attended Arcadia High School. He met Patricia Larson while dancing in Centerville, and the couple was united in marriage on September 4, 1971, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Arcadia. They lived in Bluff Siding, WI, and Lake Village in Goodview, MN, before moving to their home in Minnesota City, MN, in 1988. After their marriage, Dan worked briefly at a farm near Witoka, Archer Daniels Midland, Brad Ragan/Wingfoot Tire Company for over thirty years, Modern Transport, and most recently, Pomp's Tire Service in La Crosse. A country boy at heart, Dan loved listening to country music, deer hunting, gambling at the casino in Red Wing, playing poker with his family, and spending time with his loved ones. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.He is survived by his wife, Patricia of Minnesota City; parents, Lloyd (Mary) Woyczik of Holmen, children, Chad (Jennifer) Woyczik of Winona, Dawn (Terry) Gile of Rollingstone, and Adam (Lindsey) Woyczik of Winona; grandchildren, Lauren and Justin Woyczik, Logan Woyczik, Jesse (Paul) Ebner, Samantha Gile, and Amanda Gile; great-granddaughter, Morgan Dyrdal; siblings, Judy (Alvin) Zastrow, Paul (Monica) Woyczik, Sue Stoeckly, Peter (Sharon) Woyczik, Terry (Sherry) Woyczik, Jill Woyczik (Larry Waters), and Irene (Jeff) Kiedrowski; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Jerry Stoeckly; and paternal and maternal grandparents.Visitation will be held from 4-8pm on Friday, April 19, 2013 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center, and also one hour prior to the service. A memorial service will be held at 3pm on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Hoff Celebration of Life Center with Reverend William Kulas officiating. Burial will follow at St. Paul's Catholic Cemetery in Minnesota City.Please share a memory of Daniel with his family, sign the online guestbook, and view his video tribute when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: videos.lifetributes.com/390531