Dan George Fruin

Dan G. Fruin, 70, of Huntley, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Northwestern Hospital in Huntley leaving everyone in a state of shock. He was born May 21, 1953, in Elgin, the son of George and Marion (Schiesher) Fruin. He married Susan Rasmusen on July 31, 1976, at the First Congregational Church in Huntley. Dan graduated from Huntley High School in 1971 and went on to work for Zimmerman & Kahler in Huntley while continuing to help on the family farm. It wasn’t long after he went full time dairy and crop farming. He was an avid, hardworking farmer; farming was his true love and something he would never fully retire from. He was a longtime supporter of the McHenry County Fair, showing there himself, followed by his kids and grandkids, and even served on the Board for a few years. To know Dan was to love him. He was someone you could count on in a dime's notice and would give you the shirt off his back. If he wasn’t busy tending to the fields, you would find him cheering on his grandkids, whom he adored and brought him so much joy. Dan loved to travel; whether it’d be a hunting or skiing/snowmobile trip, a trip with friends/family or even abroad to visit extended family in Germany. In 1986 he hunted an African Safari; a trip back was still in his plans. He lived his life to the fullest, loved the outdoors, and would have his bag packed for a trip if you asked him ten minutes before. He enjoyed his morning walks, especially when he had his grandkids tagging along. He loved to get to the family Lake Haus any chance he could; enjoyed being captain of the pontoon, hitting the trails on the snowmobile or just soaking in watching the grandkids play or visiting with family/friends. He loved Culver’s, ice cream and homemade jelly; he would have been loving all the food that the family has been supplied with during this time of sorrow, he loved to eat! He’d be happy to sit in on the occasional card game, whether it'd be Pinochle, Texas hold’em or Kings in the Corner with the grandkids. He thoroughly enjoyed talking to people; he could strike up a conversation with anyone and make friends anywhere he went… it is probably easier to name people he didn’t know than who he did! He was a man of many skills, a jack of all trades, and seems to have been a mentor to so many more than he probably realized. He had a lot of life left to live and memories to make, it’s hard to believe his work here on Earth is done and he will be deeply missed by his wife, kids, grandkids and so many more. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sue; his three children, Matt (Jodi) Fruin, Nate (Sam) Fruin, and Kate (Adam) Reeves; seven grandchildren, Kylee, Kadeyn, Colten, Tessa, Rylie, Haylie, and Aubrey; Siblings, Sylvia (Ron) Mueller, Robecca Fruin, Ross (Carol) Fruin; sisters-in-law, Marina Rasmusen and Dorie Rasmusen; and several nieces, nephews, extended family, and cherished friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marion in 2021 and George in 2022; brother, Roger Fruin; nephew, Grant Fruin and in-laws, Hughie & Vera Rasmusen, and brothers-in-law; Larry & Ron Rasmusen. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7th from 2 to 8 PM at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 6821 Main St. in Union and will continue Friday from 9 AM until the 11 AM Funeral Service. Burial will follow in the Huntley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dan’s name may be directed to the Grafton Food Pantry, Huntley.

Dan George Fruin

May 21, 1953 - November 28, 2023