Dan Riley of St. Louis Park, MN passed away unexpectedly on August 9th, 2018 at the age of 45. Dan was born on May 24th, 1973 to proud parents, John Hageman and Kathleen Riley in Fridley, MN. Growing up in Southeast Minnesota, Dan was quite the athlete, constantly surrounded by friends and his passion for the game of basketball. Dan attended Red Wing High School went on St Cloud State University and played collegiate basketball for Viterbo University in Wisconsin, were he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Dan was a remarkable professional. He loved working in the healthcare industry, specifically in the medical sales field leading to him winning several awards as “salesperson of the year” and “district sales leader”.
Dan was an enlightened spiritual person whose belief translated into his day to day life as he would give his friends, family and those around him advice from the heart as well as always making sure he was there to lend an ear to those in need.
As an avid animal lover, Dan definitely had a special place in his heart for his prized “pup”, Pepper, who he treated as if it was his own child. Dan enjoyed life by spending time with and being there for his friends, hosting poker games at his home, boating around Lake Minnetonka, biking for miles around the metro area, planting tomatoes in his yard, singing karaoke, being the best music/movie enthusiast however regardless of what he was doing, Dan was always there for anyone. The most important things in Dan’s life was always being a father to his son, Little Daniel, and being there for his family.
Dan was a truly special human being who had a way to bring everyone together. You felt fortunate to be part of his life as he felt the same welcoming you into his. Dan will be remembered for someone who was full of love, fun, caring, goofy and loyal. His infectious laugh, smile, and genuine personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Hageman, mother, Kathleen McCabe (Riley) and cousin, Jason Setter. Dan is survived by his sister, Jessica Riley; brother, John Hageman Jr.; his son, Daniel Riley; his nieces, Camryn Richards, Laila Hageman; and nephew, Logan Richards. Not to forget, the Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Many, Many Long-Term Friends who love him dearly.
A Celebration of Dan’s Life was held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 from 12 pm – 3 pm at the Bakken-Young Funeral Home (502 3rd Street Hudson, WI 54016). Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services of Hudson.
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I will be in Washington so unfortunately will not be able to attend. I am heartsick about Dan’s leaving us. His son will miss getting to know a kind and brilliant father. I hope he has found the peace that eluded him these past couple of years
my heart goes out to Raul and Brian because I saw you with him most often during our brief acquaintance and his sister who he talked about with great affection
This makes me so sad. Dan was a wonderful human being!
Dan became my friend through my son, and he was always so kind and funny and delightful to be with. I will always remember him with love and will miss him very much. God bless you, Dan.
Danny, you have been my hero. You have been the most amazing Uncle, and a wonderful brother, even when we would have our sibling squabbles. I’m going to miss you with all of my heart. And I love you so much. I am devastated that you have been called to God. I dont know what I will do without you, but the comfort I do have is that you are with our parents, you are with Gran and Grandad, Grandma and Grampa and with Aunt Bunny and cousin Jason. Please give them a hug for me.
As Mom would say Dan, we will meet again. I love you.
Danny I’m heartbroken I can’t believe this I remember when I was younger I always looked up to you not only younger but always. I remember asking you to do a backflip or something cool when I was a kid you always would and I would usually be taking pictures. Love you Danny.
Dan, you will be forever missed ; as our Families grew together & Your Mom my Best friend for 40 plus yrs. Your Kind spirit of being friends with My 2 – Sons, growing together ; your Awesome Smile & fun times ; camp-outs & visits when growing-up, were always kind , as you took the time for others…Taken way to young, Your now free of pain, you’ve so long endured ; Please tell Mom “HI” for me… Til we all meet again – R.I.P. As your being will be greatly missed …
I remember the first day you came to work out with our basketball team. I remember the first class we had together in college. I remember all of the laughter, the inside jokes, the trips we took and the great memories we shared. But most of all I remember how much you cared for me and my family. I will miss you everyday my friend and will cherish the friendship we have.
Dan, I’m so sad to imagine not being able to sit down and have another heart to heart talk where i can see your sweet face (even when you had the whole Grizzley Adams thing nailed down ;). I promise you’ll still hear from me. Thanks for being a kind soul i could always count on to make me smile. I love you, my friend, and miss you terribly. Maybe you can check in on my little dude, Ian, and give him one of your bear hugs for me. :*)
Dan, I just can’t believe it. Why such a golden person as yourself should be taken so early in life. I have seen injustice in my life, but never one so unfair. You always meant well and everybody that knew you couldn’t help but like you. We will all be together someday and will miss you dearly in the meanwhile. Until then Dan, Rest in Peace.
I really miss you Danny. I sure don’t know what to donwithout you and Mom. I sure wish you were here.
Think about you everyday Danny. Life isnt the same without you. Sure miss you. I love you and wish you were here.
I miss you so badly Danny… everyday.. wish we could talk, laugh, argue, play “catch phrase” listen to music…just hang out and talk about when we were kids. I love you Danny- we will see each other again ♡ give Mom a hug for me-
I think about you both… often. Such tragic loss. I wish I could help you feel some peace in your heart Jess. I love you :'(
Wonder what you are doing on these beautiful sunny days Danny, I miss you so much, your birthday is coming up… wish we could plant tomatoes like we have done every other year.
I love you and I miss you. Life isn’t the same without you.
Think about you every day Danny. I sure miss you and Mom. I am taking care of your car… it is sure lonely without you guys.
We all miss and love you and look forward to the day when we will be a family together again.
I love you
Thinking of you today. Just like everyday Danny…give Mom a hug for me since it’s her birthday, I love you and miss you badly
Sure miss you Danny, every single day. Both you and Mom… I miss our long talks, and debates…
I sure wish we could all have had some more time together.. life just isnt fair at all. I love you, and miss you, so do the kids ♡
I miss you Danny
Been thinking of you a lot today again Dan. Sure wish you were here with me for the holidays… you always cooked the best ham on Christmas.
I love you and I miss you so so very much~
Till we all meet again ♡
Thinking of you and Mom here. It was my birthday here the other day it’s really quiet without you guys.. I sure miss you Danny, every day. Life just isnt the same without you. I love you. Miss you badly
I miss you Danny. Every day I think of you and Mom. Its so quiet and lonely without all you guys.
I’m thinking of you♡
I sure miss you Danny. I really feel like I let you down. I sure wish we could talk again. I really need you. I love you and miss you.
Happy Birthday Danny, I sure miss you ♡ going to plant some tomatoes for you today
My heart aches so bad without you Danny. The last couple months have been terrible. I can’t believe you have been gone two years. Mom, 4 years. I sure miss you… every single day. Wish I could hear your voice, I love you
I heard “Blue Christmas” by Elvis yesterday, and it sure made me miss you, if that was even possible. Its so hard not having you here. I miss you everyday. And I can’t believe we are not together for yet another Christmas I miss you and love you Danny.
Been thinking about you so much, I really miss you. I still don’t understand why all this has happened.
I miss ypu Danny, every day, with all my heart. I love you.
I was shoveling some snow today, and when I looked at a place I had went thru I saw my tracks, how the right foot track went outwards… just like yours. Mom always said how we walked like our Dad.. I smiled until I realized my tracks would always be alone from now on. I sure miss you every day Danny. I think about you a lot through out the day. I will see you and Mom again, I love you.
Danny you have been on my mind really heavily every day lately. I swore I heard your voice shout my name the other day while I was in the garage. I sure miss you, I can’t seem to understand the amount of time that has passed… life has a major emptiness without you and Mom
I love you Danny. I will look forward to seeing you ns Mom again.
Happy Birthday Danny, I sure miss you, I wish we could be planting your tomatoes with you today… its lonely without you. I will be thinking of you all day today, as usual, and of all the Birthdays I got to share with you. I love you and miss you Danny ♡
It’s been 3 years without you Danny. Each day is so hard without you. I can’t believe how much time has past. It wasn’t supposed to be this way. I wish with everything in me it was different. I love you Dan, we will see each other again.
I miss my brother. So badly.
We sure missed you singing Blue Christmas this year again Danny. Playing Catch Phrase… its so hard without you and Mom. I miss you guys so badly. I don’t even know how to express the emptiness without you guys anymore. I’m just broken. I love you, and wish you were here.
I sure miss you Dan. Another Spring is approaching…I don’t know how the years go by without you and Mom. It still hurts really bad without you. I love you and miss you Danny.
Happy Birthday Danny, I sure wish you were here. I miss you so very much. Every day. I wish we could plant your tomatoes together ❤️
I miss you Danny. My life is so much more quiet, and empty without you. I will wait to see you again.. I love you
Hi Danny, I sure miss you. Think about you everyday. We were boating and I remember how much you loved being on the boat… it sure isn’t fair you had to go. I wish I could see you so much… it hurts still all the time. Please give our cat Poe some pets…he went to heaven last week. We miss him as well. I love you Danny. Miss you always.
It’s been 4 years Danny. I miss you so much. Life isn’t the same without you. I feel lost many days.
I love you and wait to see you again
Jessie
Be sure and give Mom a birthday hug for me Danny. I sure miss you guys. Every single day. I don’t think it’s gotten any easier. I hoped it would, but everyday is still as raw as the next. I love you and wish I could celebrate Mom’s birthday with you and her. And our Dads Birthday is on Thursday too… I love you Danny
You sure have been on my mind a lot lately Danny. Been on other people’s mind as well, several people text memories about you over last few days. It really feels lonely without you. I found a picture of a baby, I dont know who it is, and no one left to ask, kinda looked like it could have been you maybe…. I sure miss you Danny. I love you. ❤️
Oh Danny…my heart is heavy on the choices I made at the hospital…I miss you so badly.
Sure missed you this Christmas Danny. Playing Catch Phrase, you singing Blue Christmas in your best Elvis voice. Just isn’t Christmas anymore. I sure miss you. Give Mom, Gran and Grandad a hug for me. I love you
Sure miss you Danny.. Easter wasn’t the same without you. I sure wish you were here. It’s still so hard, every day without you.
Another birthday has came and went of yours Danny. My heart still hurts and aches so badly with ypu not here. I still don’t understand all this. I miss you Danny. We will meet again.
Give Mom a hug for me today for her Birthday Danny. I sure miss you guys. I feel so lonely without you guys. Hopefully time can heal this void sometime… just hasn’t happened yet. I love you. Will see you again sometime
Another Christmas without you Danny. I miss you so much. I can’t believe another one has come and gone. Its just not the same without you. I love you and miss you
I sure miss you Danny… I actually had a dream about you. First time since ypu have been gone. I dont remember it. But you were there. Still hurts to write here and not be able to talk to you. That is the bad dream that I have to realize every day. I love you.
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