Dan Gormley settled in Richfield, Minnesota, with his wife Lynette Wilde after marriage.
An avid runner, Gormley, who has competed in 58 marathons and several ultra-marathons over the years, died on February 1, 2025, in Denver, Colorado, at 68.
Highlights
- Dan Gormley, part of 58 marathons, passed away on February 1, 2025, at 68.
- Gormley tied the knot with Lynette Wilde on October 12, 1985, in Austin, Minnesota.
- Lynette Wilde was born to her father, Jerry L. Wilde, and her mother, Mary Esther Wilde.
However, the exact cause of death has not been mentioned yet. As per the source, funeral services will be held in Minneapolis.
He was preceded in death by his infant brother Peter, brother Mike, and sister Peg Coniglio.
Gormely grew up in Golden Valley, Minnesota, graduating from Holden Valley High School in 1976.
He attended The University of Oklahoma as a student-athlete, lettering in diving and graduating in 1981.
His dedication to staying active extended beyond running; he loved swimming, hiking, and cycling.
Dan will always be remembered for his dedication and unforgettable contributions as a marathoner.
Dan Gormley And His Wife, Lynette Wilde, Were Married For 39 Years
Dan Gormley, born on January 13, 1957, married Lynette Wilde on October 12, 1985, in Austin, Minnesota, and later settled in Richfield, Minnesota.
However, their married life ended after 39 years following the tragic death of Dan Gormley.
Close friends and relatives have offered their heartfelt condolences to Gormley’s family and urged them to stay strong in this challenging period.
As per the source, Lynette was born to her father, Jerry L. Wilde, and her mother, Mary Esther Wilde, who tied the knot on September 13, 1957, at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church in Austin, MN.
Mary grew up in Austin and graduated from St. Augustine’s Catholic School in 1955. After graduation, she started working at Homel for 42 years before retiring.
Sadly, Lynette’s mother, Mary, passed away on November 19, 2018, at 81.
Mary was preceded in death by her sister, Joanne Cassidy, brother-in-law, Gene Cassidy, and sister-in-law, Irene Titus.
The memorial service was held on November 23, 2018, at Mayer Funeral Home.
Lynette grew up with her three sisters, Sheryl Szymanaski, Denise Muri, and Stephanie Kilian, as well as one brother, Michael Maplewood.
Lynette Wilde And Dan Gormley Were Blessed With Two Children
After several years of marriage, Dan and Lynette welcomed two daughters, Allison and Erin.
However, they have avoided social media, so only a little information about their personal lives is available.
Erin married Kyle Brager on May 15, 2015. Kyle is a part-time building attendant at Champlin Ice Forum and an associate Tech writer at MTS Systems Corporation.
According to Kyle’s LinkedIn profile, he completed a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin.
Kyle served as Call Center Coordinator, Service Contract Administrator, and Software License Administrator. He was a full-time Service Operations Specialist at STERIS.
They share one son, Evie Brager, and one daughter, Cora Brager, and live in Champlin, Minnesota.
On the other hand, Allison is married to John Wilber, with whom she shares four children: Wyatt, Wesley, Walker, and Macey Wilber.
They are mourning the loss of their devoted and supportive father, Dan Gormley.
Additional Information
- Dan Gormley had one sister-in-law, Sara Gormley, and a brother-in-law, Ray Coniglio.
- Gormley grew up with his siblings, Tim, Sean, Terry, and Maureen. His brother Tim was married to Jane Gormley.
- Lynette Wilde shared a close bond with his grandfather Lloyd and his grandmother Esther (Killoren) Titus.
