Daniel John Banaszek

Dan was born on April 29, 1948 to Edward and Adeline (Wanda) Banaszek. He attended St. Eulalia, St. Joseph High School, and Christian Brothers College (Memphis, TN) where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Most recently, Dan led the environmental section of an international engineering firm as a Senior VP. He enjoyed many outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, camping, canoeing, and golfing. He was a beloved member of his neighborhood community, where he spearheaded sporting events and became famous for his signature French toast cooked on the camping stove. Dan was a cookie monster in his own rite and took up baking to make countless chocolate chip cookies and kolaczkis. He leaves behind his daughters Nora and Amy and their mother, Nancy; his brothers James (Pat) and Kenneth (Denise); and cousins, nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 4-9 PM on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Drake and Sons Funeral Home, 5303 N Western Ave, Chicago IL. The funeral service will be at 11 AM on Monday, April 3, 2017 at the same location. Internment services private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the many causes Dan supported: PBS, Sierra Club, NPR, or the Art Institute of Chicago. Also, the family encourages taking a hike in a National or State Park in memory of Dan.