Dan Margoni

Dan Margoni of 124 Berkshire, Caspian, Michigan, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013 at the NorthStar Hospital. He was born October 4, 1915, the son of Max and Alice (Tesadri) Margoni. Dan attended Caspian and Stambaugh schools. He spent 2 years with the Civilian Conservation Corps at Camp Manistique after high school. Upon leaving the CCC, he was employed by Chicago Northwestern Railroad until World War II began. Dan was then employed working on Great Lakes ore boats. He started employment at Proksch Lumber Company in 1946. The same year, Dan married the former Annie Franzoi -- the love of his life -- and made their home in Caspian. He retired from Proksch Lumber Company in 1970, but continued work as a self-employed carpenter until 1990. Dan will always be remembered by friends, family, and the community for his generous heart. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, woodworking, and going to camp with family members. Dan was preceded in death by his wife Annie in 1984 and, more recently, his brothers Angelo and Max. Dan is survived by two sons, Bruno (Nancy) Margoni of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and Ray (Dawn) Margoni of Crystal Falls. He leaves behind grandchildren Marilyn (Pat) Cook, Sue Margoni, and Dan (Brenda) Margoni of Oak Creek, Wisconsin, as well as Travis Margoni of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Troy Margoni of Crystal Falls. Dan will also be dearly missed by great grandchildren Kallie Evers-Margoni, Lucas Margoni and Nathan Margoni. Dan is also survived by one beloved brother, Felix Margoni, and his sister-in-law Vera Mitchell and brother-in-law Keith Mitchell. He enriched the lives of many nieces and nephews, too. Dan's greatest joy was his grandchildren and great grandchildren, with whom he spent most of his free time. Dan will be remembered as a sharp-witted, selfless, thoughtful native of Iron County. The love and joy Dan brought his family over 97 years will keep him in their hearts and minds forever. A graveside service will be held at the Stambaugh Cemetery on Friday August 23 at 3:00 pm. Condolences to the family of Dan Margoni may be expressed online at www.nashfuneralhome.net The family has entrusted the Nash Funeral home of Crystal Falls with funeral arrangements.