Daniel James Windschitl, age 61 of New Ulm died unexpectedly on May 22, 2024, at his home in New Ulm.

A memorial visitation will be held from 10am - 2pm on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home-South Chapel in New Ulm.

A private family committal service will take place in the New Ulm City Cemetery.

The Minnesota Valley Funeral Homes of New Ulm are assisting the family with arrangements at this time.

To leave an online condolence for his family, or to sign the guestbook, go to: mvfh.org

Dan is survived by his wife, Tamara "Tammy" Windschitl of New Ulm; his son, Justin Windschitl of Burnsville; his daughter, Rachel (Robert Bollig) Fiemeyer of New Ulm and her children, Morgan and Devin; his brothers, Kenneth (Mary) Windschitl of Courtland, David (Diane) Windschitl of Leander, Texas, Jeffrey (Julie) Windschitl of Comfrey; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Daniel James Windschitl was born on July 25, 1962, in Comfrey, Minnesota to Edwin and Ivona (Helget) Windschitl.  Growing up in Comfrey, Dan was a 1980 graduate from Comfrey High School.  He was united in marriage to Tamara Moldan on August 5, 1983, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Sleepy Eye.  This union blessed the couple with a son and a daughter whom together they raised in New Ulm.  As a true jack-of-all trades, there was very little Dan couldn't do in life.  Throughout his life, he worked at numerous local establishments in the trades, but predominantly worked as a mechanic.  One of his biggest passions in life revolved around auto mechanics and drag racing.  As an avid outdoorsman, Dan enjoyed the many years of camping and fishing trips he shared with his children, and especially loved getting to expose his grandchildren to the same love for the outdoors now.  To relax, one of his favorite hobbies was splitting and stacking wood.  Dan also enjoyed the many years he worked with the New Ulm High School wrestling program where he refed matches and ran the scoreboards.  As a man who enjoyed to socialize, the nickname "Windy" was a nickname he held with pride.  His vibrant, rambunctious, and eccentric personality was immediately evident to anyone who met him.  May these memories, and countless others forever stay in the hearts and minds of all who knew him best.  Blessed be his memory.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to NAMI of Minnesota or the donor's choice.