Dan Gorecki, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, August 29, 2020 after a fearless battle with cancer.  He lived in the Wausau area all his life. He married Kathy Weber in July 1962. During 58 years of marriage, they had many road trips, seeing many of the states. In 2019, they went on their dream vacation to Israel and Egypt. As a quiet and gentle man, he lived his faith in Jesus. He retired from the Wisconsin Box Company after 42 years of service as the lead maintenance mechanic. He deeply loved his family and always looked forward to church and its related activities. He also enjoyed gardening, yard work and boating on Lake DuBay. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Jeanette Gorecki, his brother Ken, sister-in-laws Shirley (Ken) Gorecki and Helen (Jerry) Gorecki as well as a nephew Jim Gorecki. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, his children Laurie Gorecki, Dorie (John) Bekker and Jay (Renee) Gorecki along with 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, his brother Jerry along with nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Christ Community Church in Schofield, WI on Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm followed by a Service at 7:00 pm presided by Pastor Dr. Robin Wilde and Pastor Sam Hall.