Daniel F. Wohnoutka

Dan Wohnoutka, 80, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on January 10th, 2024, after spending the morning in fellowship with friends. Daniel Francis Wohnoutka was born in San Diego, California on August 5, 1943 to George and Gertrude Wohnoutka. As a child, he moved around the western United States extensively with his parents and siblings, as his Father was employed by various aircraft manufacturing companies during WWII and the post war era. Dan graduated from James Lick High School, San Jose, California in 1961, where he excelled in the sport of wrestling, remaining undefeated in regular season competition both his Junior and Senior years and finishing 2nd in State competition both years. Following High School, Dan joined his Father in the workforce at Lockheed, working in the Aerospace Division. During his years at Lockheed, Dan excelled in the skill of extreme precision and attention to detail, earning accolades, merits and commendations from Lockheed for his extreme precision and quality work on the Mercury and Gemini Spacecraft. Dan Married Paulette Johnson in San Jose, California on April 25, 1965, and immediately started a family. In 1967, Dan chose to pursue a career in public service and became a Firefighter for the City of San Jose, California, achieving the classification of Apparatus Engineer. During his years of employment as a Firefighter, Dan also pursued his passion for building, as he partnered with a couple fellow Firefighters and invested in residential building projects. Dan also had a passion for auto mechanics, frequently having a friend’s, coworker’s or acquaintance’s automobile in the garage or driveway at home, making repairs or providing maintenance on his days off. Eventually Dan felt the strong conviction to relocate and raise his young family in the farm environment of the Midwest. In August of 1974 Dan moved his family to a small 80 acre farm in northern Polk County, Missouri, a few miles west of Humansville. It was there that Dan devoted his days to his family. Primarily by farming, but later as a Builder as well. Dan was a man of faith and loved the Lord. Dan was an unassuming man who led by example and cared deeply for his family and others. Dan was a man who could speak volumes without saying a lot of words. He worked hard for his family, and later in life even took some time to relax. It was asked of Dan by one of his children growing up… “Dad, what do you do for fun?” His response was that his work was his fun. He enjoyed riding his tractor and working the fields, while feeling the presence of the Lord. Dan was also a gifted craftsman and enjoyed working with his hands. He liked the thought of building something that would be around for a long time. And so he was in building family. Dan was a faithful member of Southern Hills Baptist church. Dan’s hobbies were few but in his more senior years included; Fellowship at local nursing homes and care facilities, socializing over coffee with friends around the table at Brenda’s cafe, and always helping someone in need, whether that be a small building or repair projects, a kind word, a listening ear, or prayer. He is preceded in death by his parents, George and Gertrude Wohnoutka, his sister Beverley Mestressat (Wohnoutka) and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife Patricia Wohnoutka (Simmons), his three children; Dan Wohnoutka and spouse Katie Wohnoutka (McBride), Steve Wohnoutka and spouse Channy Wohnoutka (Mao), Sharon Pease (Wohnoutka) and spouse Eddie Pease. Three grandchildren; Morgan Crews (Wohnoutka) and spouse Levi Crews, Allison Wohnoutka, Caden Pease (Wohnoutka), and Chase Wohnoutka. Two great-grandchildren; Ainsley Crews and Riley Crews. Dan’s love also extended to his three step-children; Lisa Martin, Jamie McConnell, and Tara Simmons, to include seven grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Dan is also survived by five brothers and many nieces and nephews. It was recently said of Dan that it never mattered how long it had been since you had last seen him, he always had a hug, a kind word, a sparkle in his eyes, and you always parted ways feeling better for having been in his presence. “CELEBRATION OF LIFE” Please join us in tribute and celebration of the life of our Dad and Pappy, Dan Wohnoutka, on Saturday, January 20th @ 11 a.m., Southern Hills Baptist Church, 1220 S Springfield Ave, Bolivar MO. He was known and loved by so many. We look forward to meeting each of you and hearing your treasured stories and memories of this beloved man. In lieu of flowers the family would donation to be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate and to the Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/ .

Daniel F. Wohnoutka

August 5, 1943 - January 10, 2024