Daniel Edward Edwards, 89, of Baraboo, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017 at St. Clare Hospital. Dan was born at St. Mary’s Ringling Hospital in Baraboo on April 15, 1927, the son of Daniel and Mabel (Wiseman) Edwards. Dan graduated early from Baraboo High School in April of 1945 to join the United States Navy, where he served his country on a yard oiler in Korea and China. He was honorably discharged in June of 1946 due to the death of his father and returned home as the only child to run the family business, Edwards Pontiac Company. He studied at General Motors in Flint Michigan. While in high school, Dan was on the track team and excelled in hurdles, setting many records, some of which remain unbroken until the specific track events were retired. Dan owned and operated the Pontiac dealership which was located at 202 South Boulevard in Baraboo until it was sold in 1977. The business became Edwards Motor Company until it was sold in 1979. In 1980, he and Sandra bought the Spring Hill Motel in Wisconsin Dells which they ran until 1991. In his spare time, Dan loved cars, flying, boating and riding motorcycles. He became a private pilot in 1947 and he owned a variety of airplanes over the years and restored a Piper J4E taildragger. He was a member of the Baraboo Masonic Lodge #34 F & AM, the Scottish Rites, and several circus organizations. In addition, Dan was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder. Dan was married to Sandra Lou Gollmar on July 15, 1950. They knew each other all their lives and were married for 66 years. Also surviving are two sons, Daniel Jr. (Kathy Lamb) and Robert (Tammi Stemick); five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 at the First Presbyterian Church, Baraboo, with Pastor Lisa Taylor officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. noon until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the First Presbyterian Church or The Sauk County Historical Society. The Rago-Baldwin Funeral Home, 520 East St., Baraboo, is assisting the family with arrangements.