Daniel Joseph Pumper, age 70, of Northfield, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Daniel was born on February 3, 1956, in Northfield, Minnesota, to Joseph Francis James and Dorothy Ann Malecha Pumper. He graduated from Northfield High School and went on to attend Brainerd Vocational School, where he studied landscaping and design.
Dan worked for Switzer's Landscaping for several years before joining his father's plumbing and heating company in Northfield, where he worked for much of his life. He later worked for Dispatch, Inc. as a Stockroom Specialist until his retirement in 2020. In retirement, Dan enjoyed helping his brother Joel at Mechanical Systems with various tasks.
Later in life, Dan met and married Nancy Greene. They loved one another and enjoyed spending time at the lake, near Emily, MN, gathering around bonfires, and being outdoors in nature.
Family was very important to Dan. He loved his siblings and took great joy in being part of the lives of his many nieces and nephews. He was a gentle soul who always took time to speak to new members of the family, as all of his nieces and nephews grew up and married. He will be remembered and missed by his family and friends.
Dan is survived by his siblings, Colleen (Tom) Weaver of Wisconsin Dells, Joel (Jeanne) of Northfield, Corrine (Fred) Beumer of Cannon Falls, Kaylene (Phillip) Little of Faribault, Keith (Nina) of Northfield, Laurie (Lance) Snesrud of Northfield, and Jeffrey (Shari) of Owatonna; sister-in-law, Donna of Northfield; stepdaughter, Jana Greene; three step-grandchildren, Kameron Hill, Kiya Hill and Amiya Greene; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy; brother, Craig; and parents.
A celebration of life will be held from 3-6 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2026 at L & M Bar in Dundas. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery in Northfield.
Arrangements are with Bierman, Benson & Langehough Funeral Home & Crematory. www.northfieldfuneral.com
