Daniel Kniech

Daniel Thomas Kniech, age 58, of Wisconsin Rapids, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Herman-Taylor Funeral Home in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of services on Saturday at the funeral home.
Dan was born May 25, 1965 in Wisconsin Rapids to Thomas and Virginia (Robak) Kniech. He married Carla Timm on February 27, 1988 at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Wisconsin Rapids.
Dan enjoyed a lifelong career as an over the road truck driver; driving for Martin, Roehl, and Kenan Advantage (KAG).
Dan was a devoted family man. He loved taking his family on camping adventures and road trips, often veering off the beaten path to explore the scenic back country. He was proud to be a grandpa and enjoyed every moment he was able to spend with his grandchildren. He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewers fan. He enjoyed listening to country music, especially the band "Alabama".
Dan is survived by his loving wife, Carla; son, Christopher (Hillary) Kniech of LaVista, Nebraska; daughter, Ashley (Brent) Gies of Holmen, WI; grandchildren, Ainsley and Brinley Gies; grand pups, Hank, Hazel, and Nakona; his father, Thomas Kniech of Wisconsin Rapids; sister, Linda Kniech of Wisconsin Rapids; brother, Robert Kniech of Wisconsin Rapids; sister-in-law, Barb (Don) Zblewski of Rosholt, WI; brother-in-law, Gordon Timm Jr. of Wisconsin Rapids; uncle, Stanley (Delores) Robak of Rockford, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Kniech; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gordon (Bertha) Timm Sr.; sister-in-law, Sandra Schanen; aunt, Diane Mallek; and grand pup, Ranger.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at Aspirus Riverview Cancer Center and Aspirus Riverview Hospital for the exceptional care they provided.
Herman-Taylor Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.