Leinonen, Daniel John
age 72, of Cokato, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015. He was born May 29, 1942 to Emil and Rauha Leinonen of French Lake. He graduated from Annandale High School in 1960. Daniel was united in marriage to Judy Giertz on June 22, 1963 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Buffalo, MN. This union was blessed with 2 children. He continued his education at Dunwoody Institute. Daniel worked for NSP and EXCEL energy for 37 years, retiring when he was 56 years old.
Daniel enjoyed farming and was a sportsmen who enjoyed the outdoors, and shooting. He was the French Lake Township supervisor, and worked for Dahlco Seed Company. Daniel loved to spend time with his granddaughters.
He is survived by his sons, Christian (Brenda) Leinonen of Howard Lake, MN and Timothy Leinonen of Pennock, MN, along with their mother, Judy Anders of South Haven, MN, grandchildren, Kailee and Brittany Leinonen, sisters, Norma Drawert, and Margie (Ed) Groop, and brothers, Willard, and Peter (Judy) Leinonen.
Preceded in death by his parents, and sisters, Marion Maki, and Mary Alvey.
A memorial service will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in French Lake. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015, from 5-8 with 7 PM prayer at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cokato. A time of gathering will continue on Saturday for 1 hour prior to the service at church.
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