Daniel "Dan" E. Kolacke

Daniel “Dan” E. Kolacke, age 77, of Elkhorn, WI, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 6, 1949, in Milwaukee, WI and is the son of the late Edward and Frances (Muehlbauer) Kolacke. He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Suzanne “Sue” Kolacke on October 25, 1969. They built a beautiful life together full of love, happiness and family. Dan was a simple man, who found joys in everything in life. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, ATVing, and watching the Green Bay Packers and Brewers play. He also loved to travel to Florida and spend time on the beach. Dan loved attending classic car shows and owned a 1971 Corvette.

Dan was a business owner of D&D siding. He was a Sergeant (SGT) in the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country. Though Dan wore many hats, to his family and friends he was known as a loving husband, father and grandpa and overall, a big family man who put his family first always. He coached little league teams and always attended his children’s games. The boy’s friends always referred to him as “Big D” and the “cool dad” out of all the dads. His loving and warm personality will be deeply missed.

Dan is survived by his loving wife, Sue; children, Daniel Kolacke and Joseph (Risa) Kolacke; grandchildren, Allie, Abbie, Amy, Emma, Chloe, great grandchildren, Carter, Cash, Carliegh, Harper, Ella and Stanley and brother-in-law Randy (Nancy Pepura) Jackson.

Dan is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Lynn Karlowski; brother-in-law, Danny Jackson and mother and father in law, Frank Jr. and Carol Jackson,

No services will be held at this time. Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Homes and Crematory is honored to serve the Kolacke family. Online condolences can be made at www.haaselockwoodfhs.com