Daniel Michael Mitts age 49 of Rockford, formerly of Minneapolis area, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was born October 14, 1963 in Monterey, California.

He is survived by his mother, Joan Mitts-Ellis of West Bend, Wisconsin; three brothers: Patrick Mitts of Salinas, California; Paul Mitts of Grand Junction, Colorado; Brian Mitts of Shell Knob, Missouri; two sisters, Cathryn Mitts of Salinas, California and Anne Mitts of Carmel Valley, California. As well as nieces, Alison Richards and Faith Mitts and three nephews Brendan Mitts-Hintz, Tristan Mitts-Hintz, and Trevor Mitts.

Dan was a graduate of Stevens Point Area High School and the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, and was a graduate student at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis where he was a teaching assistant. Dan was employed by Digital Technology and IBM/Best Buy.

Dan will always be remembered for his wit, wisdom, work ethic and keen understanding.

A memorial service for Daniel will be held early this summer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.