Daniel "Dan" Sanne, 49, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Bryan Health East Campus, Lincoln, Nebraska. He put up a courageous fight against several chronic medical conditions by keeping his faith and sharing his wonderful sense of humor and wit with all those around him.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 17 at 10:30 AM, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Patrick Sparling and Rev. Chris Ramstad officiating. Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Thursday at 10:15 AM at the church. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, plants or stones, memorial are suggested to Pancreatic Cancer Research or the American Heart Association.

Dan was born July 29, 1972, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Bill and Bonnie (Halsey) Sanne. He attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated in 1990. He attended Southeast Community College in Milford and received a degree in auto body technology in 1992. He had a lifelong love of cars working as an auto collision manager and estimator for many years and purchasing his own shop in 2019. He was known for his amazing paint jobs receiving recognition in national car magazines and paint shows. Four of the cars he painted were featured in the Charlie's Angels 2 movie.

In 2005, Dan became a registered EMT and served as a volunteer on the Columbus Fire Department for 12 years. He transported patients to and from hospital settings and also worked as a drug and alcohol rehabilitation technician. In 2011, he received an associate's degree in nursing from Central Community College in Columbus. He served as both a Club Officer and member of the Board of Trustees of the Elks Association for many years helping coordinate several community activities and events.

His proudest moments were time spent with his family and friends. He met his wife Brenda Kozisek his senior year in high school, and they were united in marriage on August 12, 1995, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, where Dan was a baptized and confirmed member. From this union came two children whom he loved with all his heart — son Trevor and daughter Amber. Dan loved traveling, golfing and hunting and was an avid Huskers and 49ers fan. He worked in construction out of high school for a few years and enjoyed working on remodeling projects at home.

Dan is survived by:
Wife: Brenda Sanne of Columbus, NE
Son: Trevor Sanne and fiancée Molly Rausch of Omaha, NE
Daughter: Amber Sanne of Columbus, NE
Parents: Bill and Bonnie Sanne of Columbus, NE
Parents-in-law: Ken and Ellen Kozisek of Columbus, NE
Brother: Ryan (Shari) Sanne of Lincoln, NE
Brother: Matt (Briana) Sanne of Omaha, NE
Brother-in-law: Eric (Iris) Kozisek of Aurora, CO
Sister-in-law: Angie (Adam) Wade of Wray, CO
Nephews: Tyler and Cameron Sanne of Lincoln, Jackson Sanne of Omaha and Payton Wade of Wray, CO
Nieces: Katelyn Sanne of Omaha, Josie Wade of Wray, CO, and Lia and Ali Kozisek of Aurora, CO

Dan was proceeded in death by:
Grandparents: Avalt and Lorraine Sanne
Grandparents: Fred and Etta Halsey

Service Folder Information
I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembering joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with time of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.



In Loving Memory Of

Daniel "Dan" Sanne

Born
Saturday, July 29, 1972
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Saturday, February 12, 2022
Lincoln, Nebraska

Service
Thursday, February 17, 2022 10:30 AM
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiants
Rev. Patrick Sparling
Rev. Chris Ramstad

Music
Ann Cattau – Accompanist & Soloist
"I Can Only Imagine"
"Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone"
"Scars In Heaven"
Congregational Hymn
"On Eagle's Wings"

Casket Bearers
Tyler Sanne
Eric Kozisek
Shane Fleming
Kent Carstens
Chad Dallman
Pat Prokupek

Interment
Columbus Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska