Stephen D. Dane

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b. 4 Aug 1942; d. 14 Feb 2019.  Stephen Douglas “Steve” Dane was born to Raymond Elton and Geraldine Margaret (Stephens) Dane in Mankato, MN.  He grew up in Lake Crystal, MN.

After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1960 at the age of seventeen.

After returning home, Steve was accepted into the Minnesota Meat and Poultry Inspection Program. In 1970, he began working as a USDA meat inspector at the Caldwell/PM Beef in Windom, MN.  He worked there for forty years.

In 1975, Steve married Jane Kay Arndt; they had two sons.

Steve was involved in the American Legion Post 206, the Legion Honor Guard, and served as Legion Commander in 1990-91.

He was buried at the Lakeview Cemetery in Windom.

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