Danielle Sagissor

Danielle Sagissor, age 51, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away Sunday January 8, 2023 at her home.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, January 13, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Wheaton with Rev. Dan Gifford and Rev. George Sagissor III officiating. Organist will be Theresa Thiel with special music by Marcy LeClair.

Visitation will be held Thursday, January 12th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. Visitation will continue Friday morning one hour prior to service time at the church.  Burial will take place at a later date.

Danielle was born on February 25, 1971 in Melrose, Minnesota to Mary (Graves) Sagissor and James Sagissor. Danielle attended Melrose Area High School and graduated in 1989. Danielle was highly active in sports; she enjoyed swimming, softball and basketball. After graduation Danielle attended St. Cloud State University. When Danielle left college, she settled down in Wheaton, Minnesota. Danielle met and married her husband Scott Keaveny. Danielle and Scott exchanged wedding vows in November 1998. They then went on to have three children: Traeton, Preston, and Maiya Keaveny.

Danielle served many years in the food industry. She loved giving back to the community with her “Home Alone for Holiday” meal. Danielle was recently a Manager at the American Legion Post 80 Wheaton. She was also the Head Food Service Director of the Wheaton School District. Danielle not only loved giving back to the community, but she also loved giving back to others as well. She is known for her cooking skills; she will be deeply missed for her big heart.

Danielle enjoyed watching her children’s sporting events. Danielle enjoyed a cool day on the golf course. She also loved spending summer weekends at her parent’s cabin with family. Danielle loved skiing, tubing, and playing yard games. She shared many laughs and memories with family that will be cherished forever.

Danielle is survived by her children: Traeton Keaveny of Mankato, MN; Preston Keaveny of Melrose, MN; and Maiya Keaveny of Mankato, MN; parents: James (Monica) Sagissor of Wheaton; Mary (Graves) Sagissor (John “Sparky” Schmidt) of Grey Eagle, MN; sisters: Chas Atkinson (Marty) of Melrose, MN; Tina (Steven) Lundquist of Wheaton; Jana (Dustin) Peyton of Wheaton; Scott Keaveny (ex-husband) of Melrose, MN; nephews and nieces: Cameron (Becca) Atkinson of Clearwater, MN; Kiersten Atkinson of Sartell, MN; Carter Atkinson (fiancée Hannah) of Sauk Centre, MN; Caden Atkinson of St. Rosa, MN;  Keetin Patrick of Melrose, MN; Bria, Keira, Leo Lundquist of Wheaton; great- nephew Cohen Atkinson of Clearwater, MN; and aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.

Danielle was preceded in death by her grandparents: Melvin and Rose Graves; Jim and Florence Lillehaug; Anna and Vern Kraus; and Norb and Monica Schmidt; uncles: Steven Sagissor, Mike Middendorf, and Bob Tomford.

Danielle will be loved and missed by many.

Following the service on Friday, a lunch will be served at St. John Lutheran Church. The American Legion Post #80 will be opening early Friday, so that anyone wishing to visit further is welcome to join family there, following lunch.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.