

Lipski, Daniel F. Saturday, March 3, 2012, at the age of 90, now in the arms of Jesus. Loving husband of Mary "Dusty" (nee Krajna). Dearest father of Roger, Neil, Laurie Ann and David. Devoted grandfather of Daniel (Jodi), Aaron (Krista), Roger II, Angela (Jeremiah), Anton (Jess), Nathan (Kate), Amanda, Benjamin (Whitney), Grant and Matthew. Further blessed with great-grandchildren Kaytlin, Isabella, Harmani Lou, Nicholas, Joshua, Lyhric and Benjamin. Dear brother of Eunice Frieseke. Also loved by many nieces, nephews, relatives,friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Polly Lipski, his sister Irene and brothers Joseph, Henry and Frank. Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 10 AM , at St. Margaret Mary (3970 N. 92nd St., Milwaukee, WI). Visitation 8:30 AM until time of Mass. Interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery. Dan joined the Fire Department in 1944 as a firefighter, rising through the ranks, being considered for the post of Chief of the Department, and earning a reputation as one of the finest Fire Department safety specialists in the country. As Deputy Chief he established the first federally certified Fire Department Mine Rescue Team in the United States. In 1948, he competed in the Olympic Trials for bicycle racing, coming within one second of the world record. In 1950 he designed and constructed a home for his family. In 1961, as an assistant scoutmaster, he established the Firemanship Training Badge program for the Boy Scouts of America. Dan, a loving husband and devoted father, who will remain in our hearts.
Schramka Funeral Home
Milwaukee, WI
414-464-4040
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