of Midway, AR
March 2, 1945 - December 15, 2023
Friday, December 15, 2023, Daniel Kelley, 78, of Midway, Arkansas was called home to our Lord, comfortably at his home surrounded by family.
He was born March 2, 1945 in Huron, South Dakota to Marvin and Lila (Welch) Kelley.
He met Caroline Kressin and they were married in a Lutheran Church in Las Vegas.
He kept a strong faith in God and was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army (1964-1967) and the National Guard (1970-1973). Dan was a conductor with the railroad and retired after a 35-year career.
His biggest passion was growing bountiful gardens and sharing the fruits and vegetables he grew with family, friends, neighbors and members of the church. He was a Master Craftsman in his every endeavor; he loved building things with his hands, buildings and greenhouses of various types and sizes. His other enjoyments included motorcycling, being a fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball, classic country music, music festivals and playing cards, dice and dominoes. Dan highly valued his family and enjoyed spending his time with them.
Daniel is survived by his loving wife; son, Travis; 2 daughters, Denise (Mike) Aleman and Jolene (Tony) Muths; 6 grandchildren, Hillary, Chelsea, Alexis, Wyatt, Jack and Ella; 5 great-grandchildren, Brandtley, Novalee, Savannah, James and Luke; brother, Gary Kelley; sister, Nicole Kelley and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; second mother, Arlene ''Tiny" Kelley; grandson, Christopher and 3 sisters, Kathy, Deanna and Sonya.
A visitation will be held between 10-11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Trinity Lutheran Church with funeral services and luncheon to follow. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or Hospice of the Ozarks.
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22 Condolence(s)
Judy Schermerhorn
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
He will always be remembered by me and family. What fun! Very special memories still talked about years later.
Tammy Sellers
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
May God be with you all! Sending Love and hugs!!
Diane J Johnson
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
We will all miss having you in our lives. I loved the way you always entertained us, your laughter and your stories. Rest in peace Dan. Love and prayers to all your family. Thinking of you all.
Maureen Garcia
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
My deepest condolences to you and your Family. God Bless you and I will pray for you all. Hugs
Dale Beaman
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Sorry for your loss. Dan was always fun to work with.
David M Martin
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
A good co-worker. When Dan was on the ground, rolling you by, you'd better have a pencil & paper handy. RIP Daniel
Brian Derr
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Sorry for your loss he was a lot of laughs I miss that guy
Scott Hein
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
God bless you all
Diana Wood Kuehni
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
To all of Dan's family and to my cousin Denise..I am so very sorry for your loss and pain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Andersen
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Just read the sad news in the Plainsman this morning. So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with his family. We were kids who went the first 8 grades in a 1 room county school and then went to the "big city" for high-school. Dan was a fun classmate. Rest in peace.
JoAnne Trenary Melissa abd Stuart Apland
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
So sorry for your loss! May your memories be a source of comfort at this tough time!
Bill & Dawn Eining
Monday, December 18, 2023
We are all better people for knowing you. Thanks for sharing your great smile, big heart, amazing stories, and bountiful gardens. You will be missed but never forgotten. Love and prayers to all.
Mike Hein
Monday, December 18, 2023
Sorry for your loss sure will miss the messages from Dan R.I P my friend
Don and Petra Hein
Monday, December 18, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers
LeAnn Cashman (Kutil)
Monday, December 18, 2023
Sorry about your loss prayers go out to the family
Cheryl Greenwald Harring
Monday, December 18, 2023
So sorry for your loss, may Dan rest in the peace of the Lord.
Terry Gascoigne
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Danny was a good guy.
Laurie
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Caroline, We were all so happy when you found love and companionship again...... So sorry, are deepest sympathy on Dan;s passing... When I talked to him on the phone he seemed like such a wonderful guy...... You are a strong religious lady, I am sure God will be by your side again, now when you need him sooooo much... Love Cousin Laurie & God Child Jodi Lynn
Janet Harvey
Saturday, December 16, 2023
My condolences to all. All my love, Denise! ?? Your cousin, Janet.
Dorine Schley
Saturday, December 16, 2023
My prayers are with his family. I enjoyed spending time with him at reunions. He will be deeply missed.
Twila gascoigne
Saturday, December 16, 2023
Sorry for your loss sending hugs your way to family n friends of Dan
Patricia Carrillo. Cummings
Saturday, December 16, 2023
I'm loss for words. Dan is the 3rd person to die within 7 months who I loved n cared for. Caroline you and Dan were the Best Neighbors/Family to Jax's n I.
Thank you for being their for us. Forever in our hearts.
Jax's, Pat, & Curt