Daniel Kakes

Daniel Lee Kakes, age 58, of Bryant was called to his eternal home Thursday, February 3, 2022. He was under the care of his family and LeRoyer Hospice. Dan was born February 15, 1963 in Antigo to the late Eugene and Lois (Neururer) Kakes. On November 4, 1989, Dan was united in marriage to Vicki Hubatch at Peace Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of Antigo High School class of 1981. He then attended Northcentral Technical College, receiving a degree in accounting. Following graduation from Northcentral Technical College, Dan worked for a year as assistant controller at Wausau Metals. He then returned to Bryant where he rejoined the family farm, Kakes Seed Farms, as a third-generation potato farmer along with his father, Eugene and brother, David. Dan and David purchased the farm, renaming it Kakes Farm, Ltd. The farm is presently a division of Sowinski Farms, Inc, where Dan and his son Aaron, a fourth-generation potato grower, continued to farm. His dedication to farming led him to serve as president of the Wisconsin Seed Potato Improvement Association Board of Directors and serve on the Board of the Wisconsin Potato and Vegetable Growers Association. Dan enjoyed deer hunting, watching sports, tractor pulls, taking drives, breakfast with his friends, and the companionship of his golden retrievers. Dan was a life-long member of Peace Lutheran Church where he served as a money counter, chairman of the board of education, and vice president of the congregation. Survivors in addition to his wife, Vicki, include his children: Katie Kakes of Bryant, Aaron (Sydney) Kakes of Antigo, a sister Darcy (David) Blakemore of Ogden, UT, sister-in-law Jeanne Kakes of Bryant, brother-in-laws Shannon Hubatch and Gerry (Charly) Hubatch, nieces and nephews: Matt Kakes (Tiffany Hoerres), Megan (Justin) Michels, Joseph Blakemore, Trenton and Callie Hubatch, and great niece and nephew Emma and Dane Michels. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by a brother David Kakes, a sister Debbie Stainbrook, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law Tom and Judy Hubatch. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 10 at 11:00 AM at Peace Lutheran Church. Reverend David Karolus will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 9 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Strasser-Roller Funeral Home and on Thursday from 10:00 AM until the service at the church. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Dan’s name may be directed to Peace Lutheran Ministries.