After seven years of delivering groceries — and plenty of smiles — to the residents of Sturgeon Bay, Tadych’s Marketplace delivery driver Dan Lalko, affectionately known as “Delivery Dan,” will be retiring at the start of the new year.

Since joining the team, Lalko has become a familiar and friendly face to many local households through Tadych’s grocery delivery service. Known for his joyful energy and genuine care for others, he treasures the connections he’s made throughout his years of service.

“The most rewarding thing for me is delivering food to senior customers, learning about their lives, and developing a relationship of service,” Lalko says. “I’ve made a lot of friends during my time here.”

Over the years, Lalko has become a cherished part of the Tadych’s family, known for his kindness, dedication, and sense of humor. This Halloween, he surprised customers by showing up as Miss Piggy, a playful gesture that spread smiles to doorsteps across Sturgeon Bay and embodied the joy he's brought to Sturgeon Bay residents.

As he looks ahead to retirement, Lalko says he is eager to enjoy all that Sturgeon Bay has to offer and to spend more quality time with his wife, Suzie.

Dan describes Tadych’s Marketplace as place for the community to congregate and connect with one another.

Lalko’s colleagues and customers alike say Sturgeon Bay won’t be quite the same without “Delivery Dan” making his cheerful rounds — a true example of service with a smile.