Danny L. Champeau passed away peacefully at his residence in Fredonia on March 23, 2025, with his son and significant other by his side. He was 77 years old.

Danny was born July 15, 1947, in Appleton to Bernard and Joyce (Durkee) Champeau. He grew up in Glendale, WI, graduating from Nicolet High School in 1965. He later attended Milwaukee School of Engineering and earned his degree in Engineering.

He retired from Mate Precision Tooling as regional Sales Engineer in 1999 after many faithful years of dedicated service. He later attained his USCG Captains License and operated We're Done Sport Fishing out of Port Washington.

Dan enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and gardening. He enjoyed Elvis music. Other hobbies included scrollsaw woodworking, traveling to National Parks and tropical beaches, and playing sheepshead with his friends.

Survivors include his son James (Tamara) Champeau, Sr., of Saukville, 5 grandchildren: James (Abbey) Champeau Jr., Timothy, Samantha Jo, Sandra, and Mason, and 5 great-grandchildren: Madalyn, Jamison, Walker, Lilly, and Myles. He is further survived by brother John (Frank Pedroncelli), sister Rozanne (Frank) Smith, both of Texas, former wife Carol (nee McKibbon) Champeau, significant other Sherry Brunner, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Danny is preceded in death by his son Steven L. Champeau, daughter Jennifer M. Champeau, and his parents Bernard and Joyce.

A Memorial Service will be held at 6PM on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Eernisse Funeral Home, 1600 W. Grand Ave. in Port Washington. The family will receive visitors at the Funeral Home on Monday, April 7th from 3PM until services begin at 6PM.

If desired, memorials are suggested in lieu of flowers.

The Eernisse Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements; online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuenralhome.com .