Daniel W. Archer

Daniel "Archie" W. Archer, age 85 of St. Peter, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026.

Memorial service is 3:00pm Friday, May 8, 2026 at Sunrise Church, St. Peter with visitation beginning at 1:00pm. Private family burial will be at Resurrection Cemetery, St. Peter. To view livestream, see a complete obituary, or leave a condolence, visit www.saintpeterfuneralhome.com.

Daniel Willis Archer was born September 20, 1940 in Clarinda IA to Daniel C. and Ruth E. (Snively) Archer. He was united in marriage to Ruby Ann Peterson on March 4, 1961 in Forest City IA. They eventually moved to St. Peter, where they raised their family. Daniel was employed as a mechanic at the DX Station in St. Peter, but later spent his career as a custodian at the St. Peter High School. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cards, and spending time with his family. 

Left to remember Archie are his wife of 65 years, Ruby; children: Deb (Rick) Schroeder, Tina (Eric) Johnson, Joe (Carie) Archer, and Dan (Kristin) Archer; 11 grandchildren: Sam(Maggie) Schroeder, Andy(Kim) Schroeder, Sarah(Oscar) Juarez, Derek(Melissa) Skillings, Jacob Skillings, Eli(Allie) Johnson, Jessica Archer, Matthew Archer, Ellison Archer, Henry Archer, and Rafe Archer; 12 great-grandchildren: Josiah Juarez, Benjamin Schroeder, Jacob Juarez, Maya Schroeder, Ruby Schroeder, Archer Schroeder, Walter Schroeder, Jack Skillings, Avey Skillings, Persephone Skillings, Raegan Gentling, Amara Archer; three sisters: Beverly (Larry) Sage, Marlene Kistler, and Judy (Bill) Bardsley; three brothers: Dennis (Dee), Dale (Andi), and Randy (Galyna); and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, and three siblings: Eddie, Patty and Tommy.

The live stream link below is a complimentary service provided by Mankato Area Funeral Homes.

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