Dan Watnem

Daniel Bruce Watnem was born October 8, 1958 in Humboldt, Iowa. He was the oldest of four children born to Quentin Bruce and Dorothea Mae (Fallesen) Watnem.

Dan graduated from Humboldt High School and went on to work for Cornbelt Power Cooperative as a lineman superintendent. Following his 34 years of service to Cornbelt, Dan worked as a general and project manager for condominiums in Florida.
Dan married Lynn Johnson and together they shared 45 years of marriage. They raised their three children in Hampton and Humboldt, Iowa, years that Dan cherished and often referred to as the best years! He had a love of music, nature and following his children’s sporting and dance events. Getting his grandchildren out on the water was one of the greatest joys of his life.

Dan passed away on November 11, 2025 at Lakewood Ranch Hospice House. He is survived by his wife, Lynn and children, Travis (Nateria), Tanner (Lysa) and Trinity (Brandon). Father, Bruce, mother-in-law, Judy and siblings Tim (Heather) and Angie (Kim).

Grandchildren, Sterling, Grace, Izabella, Morgan, Kate, Emily and Nevie.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothea, father-in-law, Floyd and sister, Debbie.

A Celebration of Life for Dan will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 4-6 pm at 716 Main, 716 Sumner Avenue, Humboldt, Iowa.