Daniel Adolph Jarner

      Daniel Adolph Jarner (Dan) passed peacefully April 9, 2024, in Albuquerque. Born October 22, 1932 to Dorothea Keever and Adolph Jarner in Dawson, Minnesota, where he lived most of his life until joining the Army at a young age. Dan served his country for 32 years as a Chief Warrant Officer (CW04). 
      Dan married his sweetheart, Melrose Warner on June 30, 1951. They celebrated their 60th anniversary June 30, 2011. Melrose passed one month later. 
      Dan was one of seven children. He is survived by his youngest sister, Marla Carroll. Dan was blessed and survived by his five children, Tricia (Tony, deceased) Bartolotta, Mark (Lorie) Jarner, Donna (Charles) Guiswite, Ann (Stephen) Anderson, and David (Michael) Jarner-Beck. His blessings continued with 13 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren and his special friends, Pat Zich, Larry Levya, and lifelong friend, Virgil Thompson. 
      Dan served twice in Korea and Vietnam. Dan and Melrose lived in many states and two countries with their children during his service. During the years Dan was deployed to Korea and Vietnam, Melrose and the children moved back to their hometown, Dawson Minnesota to await Dan’s return. After retirement, Dan and Melrose moved to Albuquerque where they lived for 33 years. They spent many years traveling and enjoying their RV. 
      Dan had a very strong Christian faith loving the Lord with all his heart. He was a member of the Faith in Christ Lutheran Church in Albuquerque for over 30 years. 
      Dan was loved by all; everyone knew him as “Gramps.” His contagious smile, warm generous heart, and wonderful sense of humor will be missed by his family and many, many friends. 

Dan’s grandchildren: 
      Tara (Beau) Nicoley, Tamara (Santos) Quintana, Tracy (Matt) Fawver, Keith (Cindy) Paulus, Tiffany (Edwin) Quintana, Talia (Andy) Houser, Valerie (Matt) Buckingham, Andrew Griego, Derek (Geneva) Jarner, Eva Beck, Emma Beck. Laura (Dan) Weese and Sarah (Adam) Anderson. 

Great grandchildren: 
      Trey, Elizabeth, Oliver, Lilliana, Greyson, Tyler, Shayla, Ryley, Kinsley, Lyndon, Harrison, Brody, Asher, Roman, Bella, Miguel, Kaylyn, Kyra and Xavier, Cameron, Warner, Wallace and Winifred. 

Services: Faith in Christ Lutheran Church, Friday April 19 @ 10:30am. 1759 Faith Ct NE, Albuquerque. 
Followed by “Honoring Daniel” at French Funerals & Cremations Reception Center, 1111 University Blvd. NE
Burial: Monday April 22nd at 9:30am Santa Fe National Cemetery