
Daniel L. Dunn, Sr.
May 22, 1944 – August 19, 2024
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Old Gospel Church (now known as Revive), 12711 M-43, Delton. Friends may call on t he family one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Old Gospel Church of Delton, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 80, of Galesburg, passed away Monday, August 19, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family. Dan was born in Battle Creek, on May 22, 1944, the son of Clayton Benjamin and Luella (Schafer) Dunn, the youngest of four children. He attended Galesburg-Augusta Schools until the 6th grade. He worked for many years as a cement finisher for Duckworth Cement Contractors. On February 22, 1964, he married Sandra Hill who survives him. He was an avid outdoorsman and liked hunting and fishing. He was a big fan of the Detroit sports teams, the Lions and the Tigers. He would try to watch them every chance he got. Dan was a great jokester and loved playing pranks. Nothing was more important to him than his family. He was loved and will be sorely missed. Besides his wife, Dan is survived by his children, Tina Daniel, Kathy (John) Schwartz, David (Shannon) Dunn, Christine (Jesse) Richards, Lela Dunn, Daniel (Heather) Dunn; seventeen grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lou McKinney and Joy (William) Whipple; several nieces and nephews; and countless friends. Dan was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Irene (Bill) Raabe, Barbara Hotchkiss, GayNell (Don) Lantis, Frankie (Harley) Lantis; brother, David Clayton Dunn; brother-in-law, Bob McKinney.
(Just wanted everyone to know, We hold church in back of Revive Bible Church at the address shown in Delton.) Dan was a special man! I got pure joy seeing his face, his smile, and his unique voice and manner! He is my wife Terry’s uncle and he will be missed at Men’s Breakfast at Grove St Cafe on Tuesday Mornings. Years ago Dan started taking Dad McKinney to those Breakfasts when I wasn’t able to. He seemed to enjoy doing so, so even when I was able to return to shuttle service, I hot bumped! Haha. Then Dan started attending The Old Gospel Church which we all enjoyed, and he helped fill the first pew. Danny Lee, you will be missed by many folks but know that where you are you’re happy! Thanks for being a great guy!