- Date Of Birth: July 25, 1950
- Date Of Death: November 25, 2020
- State: Minnesota
Daniel James Tini, age 70 of Lakeville died Wednesday, November 25, 2020 in his home after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was in the compassionate care of husband Don and Heartland Hospice of Roseville.
He was born July 5, 1950, the son of Vincent Anthony and Mollie Ann (Dolensek) Tini.
He was a graduate of Eveleth high school and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from St. Cloud State University. He enjoyed participating in the Theater and Arts programs during his four years there.
Dan used his degree to start a Montessori School in Minneapolis where his love of children shined through. He then worked at Travelers Express for a short time before joining Northwest Airlines where he finished his career with Delta Airlines as a Reservations Agent after 26 years. During his retirement Dan enjoyed being the Country Store Clerk at the Dakota Country General Store tourist attraction each summer. He loved to tell the stories of Dakota County history and the General Store.
Dan married Donald Carlberg on July 29, 2017 in a beautiful outdoor ceremony surrounded by family and friends at John and Donna’s home at Long Lake, Eveleth.
He loved to be with his family, and enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking and reading. His Facebook family meant the world to him he shared his journey with them each and everyday until the end. Always sending uplifting thoughts and prayers .
Dan had a especially strong love for God and was proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Daniel is survived by his husband Donald; siblings: John (Donna) Tini, Dante (Julie) Tini, Renee (Mike Pugleasa) Prout; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Vincent A. Tini, Mollie A. Tini, sister in law La Rae Tini and his loving fur babies: Vinny and Rupert.
The family would like to give a hearfelt thank you to friends Nancy Cauley, Mary Miller, and to the Nurses and Social Workers of Heartland Hospice for the love and support they gave Dan and Don is these past few months.
