"Dog" James A. Daggit
January 26, 1954 - January 1, 2008

"I met Dog, Deb, and their wonderful families in the early 80's. I worked at Merchants Bank and came in to the Dog House regularly to do what I called "collateral checks", which really consisted of enjoying the best chili, cheeseburgers, and cheese curds available anywhere, with even better company. I got to know Dog, Deb, and the family very well and we became really good friends. My favorite memories were the Sunday trips we would take to LaCrosse for "shopping", which started out as nacho chips, lunch and bloody marys at Esteban's. We always wound up back at the Dog House to play Super Mario for hours. Those were some great, carefree times that I will treasure forever. To Dog and Deb's children, I just want to say that I am sorry for having eaten your Easter baskets that one fateful Easter morning. I was so glad that Kwik Trip sells Easter baskets on Easter Sunday! Also, do you still have that old, out-of-tune piano? We sure had some fun with that! To all the family that remains, and especially Jessica, Samara, and Chase, for whom I will always have special memories, my deepest sympathies and strongest prayers go out to you. The legend of Dog and Debbie Daggit will never die. May God bless you all..."

"Even though I have moved away from Winona I will Never forget Dog. Dog and Deb are together again. My prayers go to their family. Leanne McCracken"

"As a once wise man told me on the golf course in Lewiston, MN as he hit a great shot and gave me that look, "I've never seen the Dog look so good" Long Live the DOG..........."

"Dear Jess, Sam and Chase, I keep up with the news in Winona and was sad to hear about Dog and Debbie. Your parents knew how to live life to the fullest and were some of the nicest people I have ever met. I am sure they are with the Lord watching over all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Russ"

"I have known Dog for over 20 years, he was always an enjoyable person to be around and enjoyed life. I had a lot of laughs with Dog as did many people, he will be missed."

"It goes without saying that Dog always had a smile on his face and a joke to share. I remember breakfasts at Sambos at 1:30 in the morning after the bars closed. What a blast! I'm truly sorry for the loss of such a great guy. We will miss him in our lives."

"We knew the dog from shopping in my parents Store called Judy's Discounts, down by St, Stans. He would come in and we would visit about all kinds of stuff while shopping. Some days with his wonderful wife, and some days solo. He was a man with a big heart. I will keep your family in my prayers. My condolences,"

"It's still hard for me to believe your gone. Work will definitly always have something missing. You have helped me and taught me so much within the last few years. I give all of my credit to you on my cooking skills:) You were such a genuine, giving, and heartfelt individual. No one could ever come close in comparison to you. I am so grateful for the time i got to share with you while you were here. Everyone's counting on me to remember all of our soup recipe's together. Rest in peace, "Hunner Bunners". Jess,Samara,and Chase- I will be thinking of you guys in this sad time. Dog would always tell me stories about you guys and talked about you so much to me. Please accept me sympathies. If there is anything i can do, anything at all, i would be more than happy to do it, you know where to find me. I am blessed to have meet such a wonderful guy and will miss him immensely."

"I remember this fun loving always smiling big guy that knew my parents. Who could ever forget meeting a guy named dog leg? It was my mission my freshman year of college when visiting Winona to find the Dog House. (Spring of 1992) We finally succeeded. It was lucky I looked like my mom and he remembered a raspy voiced girl and we were treated well, even though we weren't old enough to be there! I am Judy McDowell's daughter and niece of Jane and Mark Gerry. I am really sorry to here about the loss of a good man. I am sure he will be greatly missed by many! Angela Zeyen"

"Dog was one of the few people that remembered my father even after he had passed and to hear something good about your loved ones keeps their memories alive. I knew your dad since 94 and would see him off and on, he would always make time to stop and say hi. What a great guy he was. You could always tell he cared. Sorry for your loss and may Gods strength carry you through."

"sincere sympathy. Thinking of you all. Dog will be forever young & missed."

"I met Dog a few years ago and what a nice person he was! He definitely will be missed by all who knew him - I am glad I had the opportunity to met him, he always had a kind word to say and brought a smile where ever he was -- God Bless You!"

"Dog always made us feel welcome in his place- and loved to hear how good his chilli was, and it really was the best. Dog's family and friends are in our thoughts."

"He was a hell of a guy, and will be missed. I liked him."

"Long live the DOG!! The Cheeseburgers at the DOGHOUSE were the Greatest. You kept Steve, Todd and the crew well fed in the early 90,s era. It was good to see you at the Homecomings and the ALL CENTURY PARTY. So long!! PAPA JOE PLOMIN"

"Duane & I will always remember his friendly smile and warms words. He always helped Mike cook the Christmas Eve Day Brunch at our house He will be missed"

"I remember Dog from when he owned the bar. I was just a young kid and we use to go there and play the video games he had in the bar."

"We got to know "Dog", his wife Debbie, his two daughters Jessica & Rhett Zenke and children, Sammy and son Chase through our loving neighbors Don & Delores Kruse. When visiting with family, Dog would always take time to chat with us. Dog would always chuckle when I would walk in Schneipps Bar for my pattymelt and cheese curds carryout as he knew that is all I ever ordered. We shared many stories at the Westfield Golf Course (Dog's hangout as he loved golf) as we would go to watch our son Chad play. This has got to be the hardest time for the Daggit and Kruse family as they are very close. The tradgic loss of his wife Debbie hit the family so very hard. The loss of Don, Delores and Diane has just been too much too soon. We have always been treated like family. Our thoughts and prayers to the Daggit and Kruse family. God Bless!"

"Dog will be missed, he was a great guy, sorry to hear he is gone, but to a better place."

"many fond memories of the "leg". my deepest sympathy to the daggit family.dogleg will be missed!"

"Dear Jess, Sam and Chase, Please accept my sympathies to you and your family. I will miss working with your Dad, over the years we had many good times. If I can be of any help to you,please let me know. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Judy Schurhammer"

"What a GUY..who'll be missed more than words can say... DEB's been waiting for you to take her hand again... bet she has some beer-cheese soup for you too... See ya on the back (of cloud)nine..."

"I knew Dog's son Chase since we were in second grade. I was always at their house, and felt like they were my second family. I have not seen Dog in a few years, but what I remember about him, he was a loving husband, father, and a great friend. We will all miss you Dog."

"I have not seen 'Dog leg', which was later shortened to 'dog' in 25 years, but had always wanted to stop by the bar when in Winona. Too bad I never get down there as none of my kids chose WSU. I remember playing whiffle ball in the Daggitt backyard (150 feet from where we lived), as well as ball games across the street. Football games on sloppy fileds in the fall. Just lots of fun that neighborhood kids had as they grew up. I'm sure Jim will be missed by the Winona community. I know his heart was big and can't be replaced. Our sympathies extend to the entire family and community. I'm sure he will be missed."

"I worked with Dog & Deb at Shorty's (and some other rascals) in the late 70's & early 80's. We had some good times in that kitchen! I'm amazed Dosh didn't throw us all out on Center St. Dog was a good man with a big heart. Steve & I will miss our friend...Be at peace D-Legs."

"My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Dog rented an apartment from us while he was in college and often cooked for all of us. He made wonderful Lasagna! We have fond memories of those times. God bless you all."

"Went to WSU and my dad knew Dog real well and I often went into Schniepps for lunch when in school, what a sad loss for Winona and the family."

"I have known Dog for many years...since the Dog House days with O'Fudge (Rod MacSwain). Those were some fun times. Maybe Rod will have a golf game going. Quit a few years ago Dog and I found out we had the same birthday. We had talked about that a couple of weeks ago how it was coming up soon. Dog was such a funny guy. He will be missed very much. I'll be thinking of Dog on our birthday (and always)."

""DOG" WHAT THE HELL!!! I'M GOING TO MISS YOU, YOUR SMILE, YOUR GREAT NATURE, AND EVERYTHING ELSE ABOUT YOU! YOU GONE TOO EARLY-LOVE YOU FOREVER-WENDY"

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"Dear Jess, Sam and Chase, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your dad was an exceptional man and why shouldn't he be with wonderful kids like you guys. He will be sadly missed."

"Peace Dog, your with Deb now"

"As children we played together frequently. We visited him in Winona at the Dog House and it seemed natural for him to be a bar owner. He had a good ear and a good sense of humor. I know he misswed many holidays in St. Paul Park to stay in Winona to be there for his friends."

"To all the Daggits, When the name "Dogleg" is spoken we always have great memories and put a big smile on our faces. From the days in high school stopping at mom and dads house. Especially on Christmas eve to sharing times with him and Debbie living in St. Paul Park. Our thoughts and Prayers are with all the Daggits. There was only one "DOG""

"God speed my friend. Knowing you made my life a better place. Thanks for all of the good times Jim. I will miss you, but I will enjoy the memories for the rest of my time here. Salute DOG! Johnny"

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"I have known Dog for as long as I can remember. If I were to come home from school and Dad didn't feel like fixen me a snack he'd send me up to THE DOG HOUSE for an order of some awesome cheese curds. Dog was more than just a friendly bar owner he was the most generous man I knew, when I was on the Winona traveling softball team he was more than willing to help out with donations to help us get to nationals in IN. And that is how he was in his every day life, "fresh baked" cookies for everyone every day, and the greatest smile to go along with it. I will miss you my friend, maybe you can get cought up on them games of Golf, Bowling, and Tennis on the "Big Wii in the sky""

"What a shock this is. I was so sorry to hear about Jim passing. I can imagine that he was just like Jack - never met ANYONE who didn't become a friend? Gotta Love Em! May he rest in peace."

"I enjoyed crossing paths with Jim/Dog in the 1990's in Winona. Heard lots of great Dog stories from son Patrick. I enjoyed his Mom Elsie and talking with the Dog about the PARK!"

"Dog, was the reason that I recently ate there. He treated you like he knew you all his life and was a friend of yours from way back even though I just met him 6 months ago and we never really exchanged names. A person like this must have really great children and friends....This you could tell during a 40 minute visit to his workplace. Nice guy he was.... "

"I remember Dog back first in the day's of the Dog House where I serviced the pool tables, juke box, etc. for Williamson's Music. I always thought the chalk he had in embedded in the old brick chimney was a cool idea. Through the years at Schniepp's where he helped with the lunch crowd serving great food or sometimes just chatting after a softball game at Schniepp's. Got to chat with him briefly a couple times in the last few weeks at Schniepp's and saying Hi while we were doing some shopping for Christmas goodies at Wal-Mart. God Speed Dog, I will miss ya."

"Dog was a great man and a great freind. There are too many good and funs stories na d tales to be listed here. they must all be told over a good cold bottle of Kettel One someday. May the Dog Live On......"

"Dog was a great man and a great freind. There are too many good and fun stories tales to be listed here. they must all be told over a good cold bottle of Kettel One someday. May the Dog Live On......"

"God bless the family. I grew up in Winona. MN. Dog was a great guy. Renae Pittelko-Potter"