Daniel "Dan" Kunin

Daniel "Dan" Kunin, age 95, of White Bear Lake, MN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 27, 2026. Dan was preceded in death by his beloved son Alex; his parents Maxim and Jeannette; his sister Jacqueline; and brothers Paul, Robert, and Richard. 

Dan grew up on the North Side of Minneapolis before moving to New York in 1948 to study piano at The Juilliard School of Music. He received two Fulbright scholarships which took him to Italy to further hone his skills. As a concert pianist, he performed throughout the U.S. and Europe. After 10 years in Rome, he married a White Bear Lake girl. The couple returned to Minnesota in 1969, and Dan began a new and successful chapter in his family's beauty business. 

Dan always lit up every room with his warmth, humor and kindness. He knew how to make everyone feel loved. Dan embraced life with a passion for classical music, the arts, tennis and his family. He was an advocate for people with autism and developmental disabilities, inspired by his son Alex. He made a lasting impact on the community through his philanthropy and service on numerous boards. He is survived by his wife Constance, his brother Michael, his daughter Alicia (Hayes Batson), son Nicholas (Jackie), and grandchildren Amelia Batson and Henry Batson. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Minnesota Orchestra and Fraser Minnesota. A Celebration of Life will be held on June 11, 2026, at the White Bear Yacht Club 56 Dellwood Ave #1401 from 12:00-2:00 PM.