Daniel Joseph Vernig, accountant and father of three

Daniel Joseph Vernig, 68, of Delano, Minnesota, died June 12, 2026, at Valora of Orono in Orono. Born November 2, 1957, in Sun Prairie to Leslie Vernig and Dorothy Duerst, he grew up on his family's farm along Vernig Road.

Education and career

Vernig worked at the Prairie Diner and graduated from Sun Prairie High School in 1976. He began working at Oscar Mayer and survived a serious motorcycle crash shortly after high school. After moving to Minnesota, he attended Metropolitan State University and built a career in accounting. He retired at 62.

He married Susan, and they raised daughters Kristina, Teresa and Sarah. He enjoyed cooking for family, fishing, visiting Wisconsin, attending polka dances at McGovern's and celebrating CornFest.

Family and services

Survivors include daughters Kristina Lorinser, Teresa (Mike) Starke and Sarah (Dylan) Bakken; grandchildren Noah, Stella, Kinsley, Beckham, Oakland, Maverick, Monty and Ivory; and siblings Dave Vernig, Steve Vernig and Debbie Porter. His parents preceded him in death.

A funeral Mass was scheduled for June 30 at 11 a.m. at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, with visitation at 10 a.m. and burial afterward at the church cemetery.