Daniel Carrol Mausbach

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Daniel Carrol Mausbach, age 72, from a sudden cardiac event at home surrounded by his family. Dan was born on July 3,1951 to a large farm family in rural Humphrey, Nebraska. He was seventh in a birth order of 12 growing up with 6 brothers and 4 sisters. He attended early schooling at Saint Mary of the Angels, finishing out high school at Humphrey Saint Francis in 1969.

He spent his early years tied to a tractor farming and setting up bowling pins at the local bowling alley on Tuesday nights. In high school he worked at the Monroe Alfalfa mill, moving to Omaha to work as a machinist for Control Data. It is here where he met the love of his life, Debra (Debi) Lynn Wheeler, lovingly known as Sunshine. They were married on August 30, 1974 in Omaha in the colors of Orange and Cream. Together they started their lives in Colorado where he worked on the Viking Lander with Martin Marietta. On a fall Friday evening in September Debi went into labor at a local high school football game. On September 6, 1975 they were blessed with their first child, Danielle Dawn. They would later welcome Sons Ryan Jacob on July 13, 1977 and Mathew Daniel on May 2, 1980.

In the summer of 1976 Dan and Debi moved back to Nebraska on the night of the Big Thompson Flood in Estes Park, Colorado. They set up shop in Lindsay, Nebraska where Dan worked as a supervisor for Lindsay Manufacturing creating Zimmatic Center Pivots. It was here where he began his life-long career becoming “Dan the Man from American Family Land”. He proudly worked as an Insurance Agent for American Family Insurance up until the day of his passing. He served his clients for 46 years 2 months and 11 days, protecting their dreams and livelihood. With American Family he achieved many prestigious accolades including 41consecutive year All American Campaigns, Premiere Leader Award, Company Record holder for Life Insurance Sales and the ever coveted Championship Ring. He wore this ring proudly, becoming the infamous backup punter for the 1972 Miami Dolphins. There was many a time where he was asked for an autograph due to his “Super Bowl Ring”.

Dan will always be remembered for his zest for life and impacting others. He was always the biggest personality in the room handing out noogies, head locks, and bear hugs to the millionth degree. He is adored by his family and friends and has influenced more people than we will ever be able to count. But the biggest role he ever had was Papa to his three grandchildren, Camdyn, Reece and Jaelyn. They were the light of his life and he often blessed them with random texts of “Quiet Please”, “I’m not talking to you right now”, “Bad Dog” and “Thank you for all you do for our country”.

He is survived by his loving wife, Debi Mausbach whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage this coming August; his children Danielle (Jeremy) Arnold and Ryan Mausbach; his grandchildren Camdyn, Reece and Jaelyn Arnold; his siblings, Ron (Adella) Mausbach, Lee (Gayle) Mausbach, Nick (Donna) Mausbach, Ted (Alberta) Mausbach, Patti (Mike) Gordon, Jane (Bob) Ford, Anna Mae (Jim) Kessler, Larry (Sue)

Mausbach; Brother in law Robert (Lynette) Wheeler, and 34 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Mathew Daniel, his parents Lawrence and Winnie Mausbach, Father and Mother in law Gordon and Doris Wheeler, Sisters Sharon Mausbach and Helen (Andy) Peitzmeier, Brother Bob Mausbach, and Brother in law Scott Wheeler.

A celebratory Mass for Dan will be held Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St.

Mary's Catholic Church, 2222 23rd Ave, Greeley, CO 80634. Following the Mass will be a reception to celebrate Dan at 1:00 PM at Eaton Country Club, 37661 CR 39, Eaton, CO 80615. Family will place Dan in his final resting place next to his son Mathew in Saint Francis Cemetery in Humphrey, Nebraska this July.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church at 920 Big Thompson Avenue Estes Park, CO 80517. Cards and donations may also be sent directly to the family at 383 Prospect Estates Court Estes Park, CO 80517.