Published February 19, 2013, 12:00 AM

Daniel G. Pendergast

Daniel G. Pendergast, 58, of Superior, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at St. Luke’s with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer.

Daniel G. Pendergast, 58, of Superior, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2013, at St. Luke’s with his family by his side, after a short battle with cancer.

Dan was born July 30, 1954, in Ashland, Wis. to Daniel and Geraldine (Basely) Pendergast.

Dan worked at Jeno’s Pizza where he met his wife of 33 years, Kathleen and were married in April of 1979. After leaving Jeno’s, Dan found his niche in the restaurant and catering industry. Starting at Parkland as a cook and proceeded to becoming the proprietor of Nemadji Clubhouse for over 13 years. When Dan wasn’t working and enjoying feeding everyone his delicious food. He loved spending extra free time hunting, being outdoors and working on the yard. He enjoyed time with his family and friends laughing and making the best of every moment. He was a member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, William Pendergast and sister, Natalie Ayers.

Dan is survived by his wife Kathleen of Superior; son, Michael of Superior; daughter, Amy (Travis Tyson) of Superior; sisters, June (David) Pesek of Lessburg, Ga., Lynn (Mark) Simonson of South Range, Wis. and Shannon (Richard) Sevigny of Granger, Wash.; granddaughter, Taelynn and several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to the 2 p.m. service on Saturday, Feb. 23rd at Cremation Society of Minnesota Chapel, 4100 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807.

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kathy m.
Superior, WI     02/23/2013 11:14 AM

Kathy, Well where do you start. My heart go out to you and your family. you always think this your life partner to the end and for ever. They say life isn't always easy. It is what you make of it and live life to the fullest. I know where you are at and will be going through, you are a strong women. I tursted in God and he help me a long the way after my husband died almost 13 years.I still miss him today. And you think how do I do it, it one day at a time. You have your 2 kids and grandchild and your friends. I wish I could be there for today but I just found out. My prayers are with you always stay strong and be strong. Hugs Love ya Kathy

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Patricia A.
Superior, WI     02/22/2013 2:48 PM

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We always missed seeing Dan and the rest of the family at the golf course. I was lucky enough to see Dan a couple of times the past summer at the Copper Kettle. Again my sympathy for your loss he will be greatly missed by all who knew him Trish and Mike Anecki

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Lyle H.
Superior, WI     02/21/2013 3:50 PM

I remember your father,very well from Nemadji My condolence go out to you Amy and Mike,Sorry for your loss. Much to young he will,be missed Lyle Hofstedt

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