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Daniel John Shafland

January 19, 1939 — December 26, 2019

Daniel John Shafland, 80, of Red Wing, died on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the Mayo Clinic Health Systems in Red Wing, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in St. Cloud on January 19, 1939 to Sanford and Agnes (Mellum) Shafland. He graduated from Ketchikan High School in Alaska in 1957. He attended Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, and was part of the first graduating class at the University in 1961. On January 17, 1970, Daniel was united in marriage to Jane Frahm in Davenport, Iowa. They lived in Davenport, Thief River Falls, and moved to Red Wing in 2003 after his retirement. For many years, he was a lab supervisor. He was a member of United Lutheran Church, Kiwanis, and the Silvertones. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, cooking, sports - especially the Vikings, traveling, cruises, trips to Europe, his dogs, but most of all, spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jane; three children, Jeff (Toni) Shafland of Shakopee, Heidi Shafland, and Heather Shafland both of Eden Prairie; three grandchildren, Shawn Carter, Logan and Hunter Shafland. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020, at United Lutheran Church with Reverend Justin Boeding officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Memorials are preferred to United Lutheran Church Building Fund or donor's choice. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Visitation

JAN 2. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)

Bodelson Mahn Chapel - Mahn Family Funeral Home
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN, 55066

Visitation

JAN 3. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

United Lutheran Church
628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN, 55066

Memorial Service

JAN 3. 11:00 AM (CST)

United Lutheran Church
628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN, 55066
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