Danny Steven Sipola, age 56, of Clearwater, MN died Sunday, November 1, 2009 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born June 12, 1953, the son of John and Jean (Halfors) VanDyk. He graduated from Gilbert High School, and went on to serve in the U. S. Air Force. He was married to Karen Rhyner in Watertown, MN. Danny was a retired maintenance mechanic working for several companies over the years. He was a member of the American Legion Post #323 in Clearwater, and was currently serving as the first Vice Commander and the Membership Director of the post. He was a member of the Honor Guard and the Legion Riders. Dan also helped with activities with the disabled Veterans such as fishing outings and hunting at Camp Ripley. He was recently elected to the Forty and Eight, an honor organization for U.S. Veterans..
Danny is survived by his wife: Karen; his daughter: Katie Sipola; and his son: Jon Sipola of Minneapolis; brothers: Lester (Donna) Sipola of Minneapolis, and John (Gena) VanDyk of Gilbert; sisters: Debbie (Maurice) VanDyk-Rodriguez of Scottsdale, AZ, Brenda (Jon Heyer) VanDyk of Minneapolis, and Barbara (Dean Herman) VanDyk of Phoenix, AZ; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
His parents preceded him in death.
A Gathering Time for Family and Friends will be held Monday, November 09, 2009 from 12:00 Noon until the 1:00 pm Memorial Service in the Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel in Virginia. Another Gathering Time for Family and Friends will be held Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 pm at the Clearwater American Legion Post # 323 in Clearwater, MN.

Memorials are preferred and may be directed to: American Legion Post #323, P. O. Box 102, Clearwater, MN 55320.
Family services are provided by Bauman-Cron, a Bauman Family Funeral Home, in Virginia. To leave remembrances of Danny on-line please see www.baumanfuneralhome.com.

Memorial Service

Monday November 9, 2009 , 1:00

Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel

Gathering Time for Family & Friends

Monday November 9, 2009 , 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Bauman-Cron Funeral Home Chapel

Gathering Time for Family & Friends

Wednesday November 11, 2009 , 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Clearwater American Legion