Daniel Carl Bocklund

Born May 30, 1968

Died October 6, 2018

Daniel C. Bocklund, (Dano, Easy, Danny B, Michael Anthony, Turtle) 50, of DeKalb, IL died Saturday, October 6, 2018 surrounded by family and friends.  He was born May 30, 1968 in DeKalb, IL to Carl (Unk) and B. June Bocklund.

Dan graduated from DeKalb High School in 1986 and Northern Illinois University with his bachelors and "warranted" masters in Geology.  He was a veteran of the US Army, Private 2 ^nd class, tipping his stein in Germany.  He was a geologist, avid storm chaser, "auto mechanic", member of the Heathens motorcycle club and recent commander of the VFW.  He was a mildly successful shooter, spitter, complainer, and grade C  fisherman.  He had a huge heart that tried to kill him several times.   He was a fighter until the end.  He was an inspiration to those that knew him.  Through his determination and perseverance he grappled with health issues that haunted him throughout his life.

He is survived by his son, Andrew C. Bocklund, of DeKalb, cursed with the same face and here by a miracle, his parents Unk and June Bocklund, his sisters, Karen (Gary)Akens of Virginia, and Mary(Michael)Day of Indiana, 3 nephews, 4 nieces, his best friend , Max Maxwell, his jealous dog Annie and his arrogant cat Church.

Memorial service will be held at Finch Funeral Home on Thursday, October 11 ^th at 6:00pm. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 4:00PM till the time of the service in the funeral home. Cremation was entrusted Finch Crematory. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to: Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL, 60115 (815) 758-3841.