Daniel Paul Guida, 71, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Donald and Helen (Paulson) Guida. He grew up on a dairy farm in rural Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School. Dan continued his education at Saint Paul Bible College and Bemidji State University, where he earned a bachelors degree in social studies education. On February 8, 1969, he married Sandra Lee Miller in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dan served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam era. In 1970, Dan accepted a job teaching junior high social studies with Red Wing Public Schools, and he and Sandy moved to Red Wing. After earning his masters degree from Winona State University, he moved on to positions of guidance counselor, then dean of students, and finally district staff development and programs coordinator, retiring in 2003. For the past 12 years he served as the Executive Director of the Red Wing Arts Association. Dan was actively involved in several civic and community organizations, including Red Wing Singers, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and the Red Wing Human Rights Commission.
Dan is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Eric Guida of Seattle; daughter, Emily Guida Foos (Tim Foos) of Red Wing; granddaughter, Gabrielle Foos; sisters, Mavis (Ron) Shriver of Woodbury and Darla (Curt) Madsen of Tyler; brother, David (Kathy) Guida of Tyler; brother-in-law, Al Carlson of Winona and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen and Betty.
The funeral service for Dan will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association (www.redwingartsassociation.org) or Red Wing Public Schools Foundation (www.redwingschools.org). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Dan Guida knew that I frequently photographed gravestones in Oakwood Cemetery for FindAGrave. He jokingly asked that I do the same for him, when the time came. I never, ever thought that I would be fulfilling his request. Breen
----------------------------------Daniel Paul Guida, 71, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Donald and Helen (Paulson) Guida.
He grew up on a dairy farm in rural Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School. Dan continued his education at Saint Paul Bible College and Bemidji State University, where he earned a bachelors degree in social studies education. On February 8, 1969, he married Sandra Lee Miller in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dan served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam era. In 1970, Dan accepted a job teaching junior high social studies with Red Wing Public Schools, and he and Sandy moved to Red Wing. After earning his masters degree from Winona State University, he moved on to positions of guidance counselor, then dean of students, and finally district staff development and programs coordinator, retiring in 2003. For the past 12 years he served as the Executive Director of the Red Wing Arts Association. Dan was actively involved in several civic and community organizations, including Red Wing Singers, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and the Red Wing Human Rights Commission.
Dan is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Eric Guida of Seattle; daughter, Emily Guida Foos (Tim Foos) of Red Wing; granddaughter, Gabrielle Foos; sisters, Mavis (Ron) Shriver of Woodbury and Darla (Curt) Madsen of Tyler; brother, David (Kathy) Guida of Tyler; brother-in-law, Al Carlson of Winona and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen and Betty.
The funeral service for Dan will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association (www.redwingartsassociation.org) or Red Wing Public Schools Foundation (www.redwingschools.org). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Source: Mahn Family Funeral Home, January 12, 2017
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Guida leaves legacy of many dimensions
Posted on Jan 13, 2017 at 5:18 p.m.
Former educator and Red Wing Arts Association Executive Director Dan Guida, known for his active involvement throughout the community, died Wednesday at the age of 71.
RWAA Board Chair Chap Achen said in an emailed statement that without question, Guida's legacy has touched the lives of countless individuals in Red Wing and beyond.
"His dedication and passion for the arts, along with his compassion and unrelenting service to the community of Red Wing will be deeply missed," Achen said. "Dan was a friend to all and an advocate for many."
Raised on a dairy farm in Tyler, Minn., Guida served in the U.S. Army in South Korea during the Vietnam War before relocating to Red Wing in 1970 with his wife, Sandy. He began his long tenure with the Red Wing School District teaching geography at Twin Bluff Middle School. Guida earned a counseling degree and became one of the district's first deans in the late 1980s. He spent time at the Alternative High School and ultimately ended up in the district office writing grants and curriculum, retiring in 2003.
Guida enjoyed a short retirement before being recruited for the RWAA Board. When a vacancy arose in the executive director position, Guida stepped in under a temporary basis as the board searched for suitable candidates. Ultimately, Guida's status became permanent and under his direction the RWAA flourished.
"Dan Guida was a key figure in the blossoming of Red Wing as an arts community. He seemed to have an endless supply of ideas involving not only visual arts, but also music and theater," said retired Republican Eagle reporter Ruth Nerhaugen, who covered Guida in both of his careers. "Dan was able to bring together people and organizations to make those ideas reality. He helped make Red Wing a wonderful place to live as well as an attractive destination for visitors. We will miss his warm smile and unfailing good humor."
Guida stepped down as executive director in February after suffering a "brain bleed" stroke. As Guida recovered from the stroke, doctors determined its cause was a brain tumor. His daughter, Emily Foos, and her family relocated from Georgia back home to help Sandy with caregiving and assist the RWAA operations. Guida's son Eric, of Seattle, was also by his side in his final days.
"He was a kind and gentle man who has given so much of time, talent and caring to the people of Red Wing, particularly to our youth, the underserved and those in need," said Art Kenyon, a close friend of the Guida family. "Whether it was his family, the arts, PFLAG, diversity within the community or just reaching out to help a former student, Dan was always there for those who needed him. He was a humble, hard-working man who made beating the hardest of circumstances seem possible."
Guida's presence and influence will certainly be missed, but his legacy will remain visible through many projects for which he was an instrumental voice, including the Plein Air Art Festival, Veteran Arts Project sculpture in Levee Park, bringing Bill Habedank's carved pumpkin display to the Depot and his last project, the pollinator park and sculpture on the corner of Broad Street and Highway 61.
"Dan and I worked for many years together on the board of the Visitors and Convention Bureau, on projects involving the Red Wing Arts Association and the Sheldon Theatre, during his time on the Board of the Friends of the Sheldon, as colleagues laboring joyfully on numerous projects, and as friends," said Mayor Sean Dowse, who led the Sheldon Theatre for many years. "Dan helped make this city and my life richer in many ways: in tolerance, in understanding, in knowledge, in art, in friendship, in goodness, and in making this place on the river a home for all its citizens."
Source: Red Wing Republican Eagle, January 13, 2017
Dan is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Eric Guida of Seattle; daughter, Emily Guida Foos (Tim Foos) of Red Wing; granddaughter, Gabrielle Foos; sisters, Mavis (Ron) Shriver of Woodbury and Darla (Curt) Madsen of Tyler; brother, David (Kathy) Guida of Tyler; brother-in-law, Al Carlson of Winona and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen and Betty.
The funeral service for Dan will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association (www.redwingartsassociation.org) or Red Wing Public Schools Foundation (www.redwingschools.org). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Dan Guida knew that I frequently photographed gravestones in Oakwood Cemetery for FindAGrave. He jokingly asked that I do the same for him, when the time came. I never, ever thought that I would be fulfilling his request. Breen
----------------------------------Daniel Paul Guida, 71, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Donald and Helen (Paulson) Guida.
He grew up on a dairy farm in rural Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School. Dan continued his education at Saint Paul Bible College and Bemidji State University, where he earned a bachelors degree in social studies education. On February 8, 1969, he married Sandra Lee Miller in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dan served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam era. In 1970, Dan accepted a job teaching junior high social studies with Red Wing Public Schools, and he and Sandy moved to Red Wing. After earning his masters degree from Winona State University, he moved on to positions of guidance counselor, then dean of students, and finally district staff development and programs coordinator, retiring in 2003. For the past 12 years he served as the Executive Director of the Red Wing Arts Association. Dan was actively involved in several civic and community organizations, including Red Wing Singers, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and the Red Wing Human Rights Commission.
Dan is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Eric Guida of Seattle; daughter, Emily Guida Foos (Tim Foos) of Red Wing; granddaughter, Gabrielle Foos; sisters, Mavis (Ron) Shriver of Woodbury and Darla (Curt) Madsen of Tyler; brother, David (Kathy) Guida of Tyler; brother-in-law, Al Carlson of Winona and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen and Betty.
The funeral service for Dan will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association (www.redwingartsassociation.org) or Red Wing Public Schools Foundation (www.redwingschools.org). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Source: Mahn Family Funeral Home, January 12, 2017
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Guida leaves legacy of many dimensions
Posted on Jan 13, 2017 at 5:18 p.m.
Former educator and Red Wing Arts Association Executive Director Dan Guida, known for his active involvement throughout the community, died Wednesday at the age of 71.
RWAA Board Chair Chap Achen said in an emailed statement that without question, Guida's legacy has touched the lives of countless individuals in Red Wing and beyond.
"His dedication and passion for the arts, along with his compassion and unrelenting service to the community of Red Wing will be deeply missed," Achen said. "Dan was a friend to all and an advocate for many."
Raised on a dairy farm in Tyler, Minn., Guida served in the U.S. Army in South Korea during the Vietnam War before relocating to Red Wing in 1970 with his wife, Sandy. He began his long tenure with the Red Wing School District teaching geography at Twin Bluff Middle School. Guida earned a counseling degree and became one of the district's first deans in the late 1980s. He spent time at the Alternative High School and ultimately ended up in the district office writing grants and curriculum, retiring in 2003.
Guida enjoyed a short retirement before being recruited for the RWAA Board. When a vacancy arose in the executive director position, Guida stepped in under a temporary basis as the board searched for suitable candidates. Ultimately, Guida's status became permanent and under his direction the RWAA flourished.
"Dan Guida was a key figure in the blossoming of Red Wing as an arts community. He seemed to have an endless supply of ideas involving not only visual arts, but also music and theater," said retired Republican Eagle reporter Ruth Nerhaugen, who covered Guida in both of his careers. "Dan was able to bring together people and organizations to make those ideas reality. He helped make Red Wing a wonderful place to live as well as an attractive destination for visitors. We will miss his warm smile and unfailing good humor."
Guida stepped down as executive director in February after suffering a "brain bleed" stroke. As Guida recovered from the stroke, doctors determined its cause was a brain tumor. His daughter, Emily Foos, and her family relocated from Georgia back home to help Sandy with caregiving and assist the RWAA operations. Guida's son Eric, of Seattle, was also by his side in his final days.
"He was a kind and gentle man who has given so much of time, talent and caring to the people of Red Wing, particularly to our youth, the underserved and those in need," said Art Kenyon, a close friend of the Guida family. "Whether it was his family, the arts, PFLAG, diversity within the community or just reaching out to help a former student, Dan was always there for those who needed him. He was a humble, hard-working man who made beating the hardest of circumstances seem possible."
Guida's presence and influence will certainly be missed, but his legacy will remain visible through many projects for which he was an instrumental voice, including the Plein Air Art Festival, Veteran Arts Project sculpture in Levee Park, bringing Bill Habedank's carved pumpkin display to the Depot and his last project, the pollinator park and sculpture on the corner of Broad Street and Highway 61.
"Dan and I worked for many years together on the board of the Visitors and Convention Bureau, on projects involving the Red Wing Arts Association and the Sheldon Theatre, during his time on the Board of the Friends of the Sheldon, as colleagues laboring joyfully on numerous projects, and as friends," said Mayor Sean Dowse, who led the Sheldon Theatre for many years. "Dan helped make this city and my life richer in many ways: in tolerance, in understanding, in knowledge, in art, in friendship, in goodness, and in making this place on the river a home for all its citizens."
Source: Red Wing Republican Eagle, January 13, 2017
Daniel Paul Guida, 71, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Donald and Helen (Paulson) Guida. He grew up on a dairy farm in rural Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School. Dan continued his education at Saint Paul Bible College and Bemidji State University, where he earned a bachelors degree in social studies education. On February 8, 1969, he married Sandra Lee Miller in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dan served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam era. In 1970, Dan accepted a job teaching junior high social studies with Red Wing Public Schools, and he and Sandy moved to Red Wing. After earning his masters degree from Winona State University, he moved on to positions of guidance counselor, then dean of students, and finally district staff development and programs coordinator, retiring in 2003. For the past 12 years he served as the Executive Director of the Red Wing Arts Association. Dan was actively involved in several civic and community organizations, including Red Wing Singers, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and the Red Wing Human Rights Commission.
Dan is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Eric Guida of Seattle; daughter, Emily Guida Foos (Tim Foos) of Red Wing; granddaughter, Gabrielle Foos; sisters, Mavis (Ron) Shriver of Woodbury and Darla (Curt) Madsen of Tyler; brother, David (Kathy) Guida of Tyler; brother-in-law, Al Carlson of Winona and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen and Betty.
The funeral service for Dan will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association (www.redwingartsassociation.org) or Red Wing Public Schools Foundation (www.redwingschools.org). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Dan Guida knew that I frequently photographed gravestones in Oakwood Cemetery for FindAGrave. He jokingly asked that I do the same for him, when the time came. I never, ever thought that I would be fulfilling his request. Breen
----------------------------------Daniel Paul Guida, 71, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Donald and Helen (Paulson) Guida.
He grew up on a dairy farm in rural Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School. Dan continued his education at Saint Paul Bible College and Bemidji State University, where he earned a bachelors degree in social studies education. On February 8, 1969, he married Sandra Lee Miller in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dan served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam era. In 1970, Dan accepted a job teaching junior high social studies with Red Wing Public Schools, and he and Sandy moved to Red Wing. After earning his masters degree from Winona State University, he moved on to positions of guidance counselor, then dean of students, and finally district staff development and programs coordinator, retiring in 2003. For the past 12 years he served as the Executive Director of the Red Wing Arts Association. Dan was actively involved in several civic and community organizations, including Red Wing Singers, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and the Red Wing Human Rights Commission.
Dan is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Eric Guida of Seattle; daughter, Emily Guida Foos (Tim Foos) of Red Wing; granddaughter, Gabrielle Foos; sisters, Mavis (Ron) Shriver of Woodbury and Darla (Curt) Madsen of Tyler; brother, David (Kathy) Guida of Tyler; brother-in-law, Al Carlson of Winona and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen and Betty.
The funeral service for Dan will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association (www.redwingartsassociation.org) or Red Wing Public Schools Foundation (www.redwingschools.org). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Source: Mahn Family Funeral Home, January 12, 2017
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Guida leaves legacy of many dimensions
Posted on Jan 13, 2017 at 5:18 p.m.
Former educator and Red Wing Arts Association Executive Director Dan Guida, known for his active involvement throughout the community, died Wednesday at the age of 71.
RWAA Board Chair Chap Achen said in an emailed statement that without question, Guida's legacy has touched the lives of countless individuals in Red Wing and beyond.
"His dedication and passion for the arts, along with his compassion and unrelenting service to the community of Red Wing will be deeply missed," Achen said. "Dan was a friend to all and an advocate for many."
Raised on a dairy farm in Tyler, Minn., Guida served in the U.S. Army in South Korea during the Vietnam War before relocating to Red Wing in 1970 with his wife, Sandy. He began his long tenure with the Red Wing School District teaching geography at Twin Bluff Middle School. Guida earned a counseling degree and became one of the district's first deans in the late 1980s. He spent time at the Alternative High School and ultimately ended up in the district office writing grants and curriculum, retiring in 2003.
Guida enjoyed a short retirement before being recruited for the RWAA Board. When a vacancy arose in the executive director position, Guida stepped in under a temporary basis as the board searched for suitable candidates. Ultimately, Guida's status became permanent and under his direction the RWAA flourished.
"Dan Guida was a key figure in the blossoming of Red Wing as an arts community. He seemed to have an endless supply of ideas involving not only visual arts, but also music and theater," said retired Republican Eagle reporter Ruth Nerhaugen, who covered Guida in both of his careers. "Dan was able to bring together people and organizations to make those ideas reality. He helped make Red Wing a wonderful place to live as well as an attractive destination for visitors. We will miss his warm smile and unfailing good humor."
Guida stepped down as executive director in February after suffering a "brain bleed" stroke. As Guida recovered from the stroke, doctors determined its cause was a brain tumor. His daughter, Emily Foos, and her family relocated from Georgia back home to help Sandy with caregiving and assist the RWAA operations. Guida's son Eric, of Seattle, was also by his side in his final days.
"He was a kind and gentle man who has given so much of time, talent and caring to the people of Red Wing, particularly to our youth, the underserved and those in need," said Art Kenyon, a close friend of the Guida family. "Whether it was his family, the arts, PFLAG, diversity within the community or just reaching out to help a former student, Dan was always there for those who needed him. He was a humble, hard-working man who made beating the hardest of circumstances seem possible."
Guida's presence and influence will certainly be missed, but his legacy will remain visible through many projects for which he was an instrumental voice, including the Plein Air Art Festival, Veteran Arts Project sculpture in Levee Park, bringing Bill Habedank's carved pumpkin display to the Depot and his last project, the pollinator park and sculpture on the corner of Broad Street and Highway 61.
"Dan and I worked for many years together on the board of the Visitors and Convention Bureau, on projects involving the Red Wing Arts Association and the Sheldon Theatre, during his time on the Board of the Friends of the Sheldon, as colleagues laboring joyfully on numerous projects, and as friends," said Mayor Sean Dowse, who led the Sheldon Theatre for many years. "Dan helped make this city and my life richer in many ways: in tolerance, in understanding, in knowledge, in art, in friendship, in goodness, and in making this place on the river a home for all its citizens."
Source: Red Wing Republican Eagle, January 13, 2017
Dan is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Eric Guida of Seattle; daughter, Emily Guida Foos (Tim Foos) of Red Wing; granddaughter, Gabrielle Foos; sisters, Mavis (Ron) Shriver of Woodbury and Darla (Curt) Madsen of Tyler; brother, David (Kathy) Guida of Tyler; brother-in-law, Al Carlson of Winona and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen and Betty.
The funeral service for Dan will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association (www.redwingartsassociation.org) or Red Wing Public Schools Foundation (www.redwingschools.org). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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Dan Guida knew that I frequently photographed gravestones in Oakwood Cemetery for FindAGrave. He jokingly asked that I do the same for him, when the time came. I never, ever thought that I would be fulfilling his request. Breen
----------------------------------Daniel Paul Guida, 71, of Red Wing, died Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 19, 1945, in Tyler, Minnesota, to Donald and Helen (Paulson) Guida.
He grew up on a dairy farm in rural Tyler and graduated from Tyler High School. Dan continued his education at Saint Paul Bible College and Bemidji State University, where he earned a bachelors degree in social studies education. On February 8, 1969, he married Sandra Lee Miller in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dan served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam era. In 1970, Dan accepted a job teaching junior high social studies with Red Wing Public Schools, and he and Sandy moved to Red Wing. After earning his masters degree from Winona State University, he moved on to positions of guidance counselor, then dean of students, and finally district staff development and programs coordinator, retiring in 2003. For the past 12 years he served as the Executive Director of the Red Wing Arts Association. Dan was actively involved in several civic and community organizations, including Red Wing Singers, PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), and the Red Wing Human Rights Commission.
Dan is survived by his wife, Sandy; son, Eric Guida of Seattle; daughter, Emily Guida Foos (Tim Foos) of Red Wing; granddaughter, Gabrielle Foos; sisters, Mavis (Ron) Shriver of Woodbury and Darla (Curt) Madsen of Tyler; brother, David (Kathy) Guida of Tyler; brother-in-law, Al Carlson of Winona and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Karen and Betty.
The funeral service for Dan will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, January 16, 2017, at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and at the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be at a later date at Oakwood Cemetery.
Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association (www.redwingartsassociation.org) or Red Wing Public Schools Foundation (www.redwingschools.org). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Source: Mahn Family Funeral Home, January 12, 2017
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Guida leaves legacy of many dimensions
Posted on Jan 13, 2017 at 5:18 p.m.
Former educator and Red Wing Arts Association Executive Director Dan Guida, known for his active involvement throughout the community, died Wednesday at the age of 71.
RWAA Board Chair Chap Achen said in an emailed statement that without question, Guida's legacy has touched the lives of countless individuals in Red Wing and beyond.
"His dedication and passion for the arts, along with his compassion and unrelenting service to the community of Red Wing will be deeply missed," Achen said. "Dan was a friend to all and an advocate for many."
Raised on a dairy farm in Tyler, Minn., Guida served in the U.S. Army in South Korea during the Vietnam War before relocating to Red Wing in 1970 with his wife, Sandy. He began his long tenure with the Red Wing School District teaching geography at Twin Bluff Middle School. Guida earned a counseling degree and became one of the district's first deans in the late 1980s. He spent time at the Alternative High School and ultimately ended up in the district office writing grants and curriculum, retiring in 2003.
Guida enjoyed a short retirement before being recruited for the RWAA Board. When a vacancy arose in the executive director position, Guida stepped in under a temporary basis as the board searched for suitable candidates. Ultimately, Guida's status became permanent and under his direction the RWAA flourished.
"Dan Guida was a key figure in the blossoming of Red Wing as an arts community. He seemed to have an endless supply of ideas involving not only visual arts, but also music and theater," said retired Republican Eagle reporter Ruth Nerhaugen, who covered Guida in both of his careers. "Dan was able to bring together people and organizations to make those ideas reality. He helped make Red Wing a wonderful place to live as well as an attractive destination for visitors. We will miss his warm smile and unfailing good humor."
Guida stepped down as executive director in February after suffering a "brain bleed" stroke. As Guida recovered from the stroke, doctors determined its cause was a brain tumor. His daughter, Emily Foos, and her family relocated from Georgia back home to help Sandy with caregiving and assist the RWAA operations. Guida's son Eric, of Seattle, was also by his side in his final days.
"He was a kind and gentle man who has given so much of time, talent and caring to the people of Red Wing, particularly to our youth, the underserved and those in need," said Art Kenyon, a close friend of the Guida family. "Whether it was his family, the arts, PFLAG, diversity within the community or just reaching out to help a former student, Dan was always there for those who needed him. He was a humble, hard-working man who made beating the hardest of circumstances seem possible."
Guida's presence and influence will certainly be missed, but his legacy will remain visible through many projects for which he was an instrumental voice, including the Plein Air Art Festival, Veteran Arts Project sculpture in Levee Park, bringing Bill Habedank's carved pumpkin display to the Depot and his last project, the pollinator park and sculpture on the corner of Broad Street and Highway 61.
"Dan and I worked for many years together on the board of the Visitors and Convention Bureau, on projects involving the Red Wing Arts Association and the Sheldon Theatre, during his time on the Board of the Friends of the Sheldon, as colleagues laboring joyfully on numerous projects, and as friends," said Mayor Sean Dowse, who led the Sheldon Theatre for many years. "Dan helped make this city and my life richer in many ways: in tolerance, in understanding, in knowledge, in art, in friendship, in goodness, and in making this place on the river a home for all its citizens."
Source: Red Wing Republican Eagle, January 13, 2017
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