Daniel Joseph VanGruensven, 63, De Pere, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Dan was born on August 31, 1953 to Joseph and Patricia (Murphy) VanGruensven. He graduated from West De Pere High School. Dan was employed by U.S. Paper until his retirement in August 2013. Dan enjoyed traveling and spending time up north. Dan is survived by his mother, Patricia VanGruensven; his siblings, Karen (Mark) Staerk, Debra (Ralph) Hockers, Tom VanGruensven, Mark (Tami) VanGruensven and Gerald (MaryBeth) VanGruensven nieces and nephews, Austin Baldwin, Matthew Staerk (Timothy Kelly), Eric (Jil) Hockers and their daughter Megan, Shaun Hockers (special friend Rachael Vanden Langenberg), Chad (Bilan) Hockers, Jacob Van Gruensven (special friend Crystal Sotka), Nicholas VanGruensven (special friend Kiedra Ahlswede) and Jenna VanGruensven, many relatives and friends. In addition to his father Joseph VanGruensven, Dan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard (Martha) Van Gruensven, Edward (Blanche) Murphy; great nephews, Liam & Noah Hockers, aunts and uncles. Family and friends may visit on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM at Ryan Funeral Home, 305 N 10th St., De Pere. Funeral service to follow with Fr. Tim Shillcox, O. Praem. Please visit www.ryanfh.com to leave an online condolence for Dan's family. The VanGruensven family would like to thank Heartland Hospice, Birch Creek Assisted Living, and Dr. James Williams for the wonderful care given to Dan.