Daniel R. Truckenbrod

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Posted 5/29/20

COMPTON - Daniel R. Truckenbrod, 79, of Compton passed away on May 26, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Rockford.

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Daniel R. Truckenbrod

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COMPTON - Daniel R. Truckenbrod, 79, of Compton passed away on May 26, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony’s Medical Center, Rockford.

A memorial is being planned for a later date. Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting with arrangements.

Daniel was born Sept. 15, 1940 in Mendota to Ralph and Mary (Kuebel) Truckenbrod.

Survivors include his children, Jim (Donna) Truckenbrod of Dixon, Kristine (John) Baird of Mendota, David Truckenbrod of St. Petersburg, Fla., Jennifer Truckenbrod of Mendota and Craig (Jennifer) Truckenbrod of Mendota; eight grandchildren, Shawn Truckenbrod, Brian Robinson, Jessica Robinson and Matt Robinson, Peyton Baird, Bailey Baird and Jace Baird, and Samantha Heady of Columbus, Mo.; and three sisters, Carol Nigro, Shirley Kaminski and Marla (Steve) Barkoviak.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Katherine Robinson on Oct. 12, 2016; and one brother, Dale Truckenbrod.

Daniel was a lifelong farmer, avid gardener and bee-keeper. He enjoyed Rip’s Chicken more than any other meal on earth and he loved spending time in Shell Lake, Wis.

Memorials may be made to the Compton Fire Department.