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Daniel Mathias, a World War II veteran, ran out of gas on Feb. 2, 2026, after putting 100 years on his odometer.He was born at home in Rib Lake, Sept. 29, 1925 to Henry and Elizabeth Mathias. Dan proudly served in the US Navy from 1944-1946, primarily in the South Pacific. The GI Bill enabled him to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree in special education, for which he was very grateful. He taught...