Daniel "Dan" F. Sharkozy

Daniel “Dan” Sharkozy RACINE—Daniel Sharkozy, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2014. Daniel was born on February 11, 1953 to the late Frank and Jane Sharkozy. He attended the University of Wisconsin School for Workers, Marian College, UAW Family Education Center, and Gateway Technical College. He was married to his best friend and the love of his life Peggy Albright on August 5, 1972. Dan was a former member of St. John Nepomuk Church. He was passionate about the Racine community. He won many awards for his various services to the community including Mr. and Mrs. Solidarity (1986), with his wife Peggy; Voice of Social and Economic Justice; and Labor Person of the Year. He served Racine in many capacities as a member of the Racine United Way Board of Directors, the UAW PAC/CAP Council, the Racine County Economic Development Corporation, the Strategic Planning Commission of RUSD, and as the President of UAW Local 642. Dan was the current County Board member for the 8th District, and had honorably served since 1994. Though Dan was a busy man, he always made time for his family. Dan’s wife and family were the center of his universe. Every day he commented on how he wanted them all to have a life with a better future and prosperous, paying jobs. He had the biggest heart, and always reminded his family that they were not quitters. Dan enjoyed many trips to Wild Rose with his family and many friends. He was proud to be “Magyar” Hungarian, and was the “Mayor” of the neighborhood. Dan will be dearly missed by his wife, Peggy; his children, Korah (Bret) Burdo, Danielle “Candy” (Scot) Langdon, Kristine (Marco) Gauthier, and Daniel “Kal” (Kelsey) Sharkozy; grandchildren, Christen (Cory) Sharkozy-Nikolaus, Joseph Fay, Taylor Burdo, Keegan Fay, Charleigh Fay, Caleb and Conor Langdon, Sebastian Gauthier and baby boy Gauthier due in December. Dan is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Kayleigh, Kasin and Kashton Sharkozy-Nikolaus, Tanner and Bentley Fay, and one more who is on the way. Dan is also survived by brothers, Larry (Judy) Sharkozy, Steve (Barbara) Sharkozy, and Dave (Jean) Sharkozy, and raised as a brother, nephew Frank “Paul” Sharkozy. Dan also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews, and close friends. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jane Sharkozy; his aunts and uncles, Russ and Lois Thellefson, Jeff and Anna Patterson, Carl and Angeline Sharkozy, Earl Hermes, Doris Hermes; cousin, MaryJane Szmutko; and great-nephew, Andrew Sharkozy. Friends and relatives may meet the family to express their condolences at Wilson Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 from 6pm until 9pm. Funeral services for Dan will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 11am, with a 10am visitation until time of service. Interment will follow at Graceland Cemetery.

Daniel "Dan" F. Sharkozy

February 11, 1953 - September 26, 2014