through Italy. Dan also enjoyed browsing boutique shops with his wife, decorating and landscaping their home, and had a passion for both World and American History. Survivors include: His wife, Kim, Sun Prairie; Parents, William and Marlys Stanton, Schaumburg, IL; Stepdaughters Becky (Mike) Caron, Sun Prairie, and Rene (Casey) Mathura, Oregon, WI; Grandchildren, Caleb Mathura, Andrew (AJ) Pasnecker, Nicholas Mathura, Angelina Mathura, Patience (Olivia) Caron, Isabella Mathura, Sadie Caron, Tirzah Caron, Avin Mathura, Simon Caron, and Asher Mathura; Brother, Jeff (Julie) Stanton, Phoenix, AZ; Brother, John Stanton, Lakeville, MN; Sister, Terri (Rob) Pienkowski, Elgin, IL; Nephews, Ryan and Kyle Stanton; Nieces, Hannah and Nadine Pienkowski; and other extended family and friends. Visitation will be Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 9:30 am until 11:00 am at Door Creek Church, 6602 Dominion Drive, Madison. Service to follow at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an account at US Bank bearing Dan's name designated for Family Research Council and American Brain Foundation.