Beecher, J. Daniel, Jr. "Dan" Age 76 of Eagan, MN, passed away on September 18, 2014. Dan worked as a tool buyer for Gamble-Skogmo, and the last 30+ years until his retirement as a machine and accessory buyer for CDP and IKON. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Helen Beecher. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Janet; son, Dan (Tracy) and grandsons, Sawyer, Luke, and Taylor of Horace, ND; son, Sean (Kelly) and granddaughters, Madisson and Samantha of St. Michael, MN; sisters, Judith (Jerome) Gillis of Faribault, MN, and Patricia (James) Schultz of Boynton Beach, FL. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins as well. As per his request, in lieu of a funeral, a private Celebration of Life event will be held for family at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org (Wounded Warriors Processing Center, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675). 651-454-9488