DANIEL EDWARD LEPKE

Daniel Edward Lepke, 46, died July 19, 2006, at the Sunshine Manor Assisted Living home in Palmer.

A service was at 2 p.m. July 23, 2006, at the Lepke home.

He was born March 22, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wis.

He moved to Palmer in 1978. He was self-employed.

His family stated, &#8220Dan moved to Alaska as a young man.

&#8220He lived his dream of being a gold miner in the wilds of Alaska. Dan loved Alaska and worked among it's beauty. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

&#8220In remembrance of Uncle Dan the Monkey Tree.”

He is survived by his brothers, David Lepke of Milwaukee and Doug Lepke of South Carolina; friend, Richard Emerson of Palmer; and friend, Ed White of Palmer; as well as many other friends, all who knew him like a brother and uncle.

Arrangements were with Valley Funeral Home and Crematory.