After a long illness, we are deeply saddened to share the passing of our beloved Dan, A man whose life was as full as his heart.

We are starting this GoFundMe to help navigate the overwhelming financial burden of Dan's end of life care as well as his Funeral and burial. If you can, please donate, any amount is a huge help, and share this with others whose lives Dan touched.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life is on

Sunday, August 24, 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at:

Fremont Memorial Chapel

3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont, CA

On Monday, August 25th we meet at Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Blvd. Fremont at 10:30am for the Final goodbyes and Processional to escort Dan to his final resting place which we will be driving to:

Memory Gardens Cemetery

2011 Arnold Industrial Way, Concord CA

(area Lord's Prayer)

Dan was a biker for over 50 years, with the wind at his back and the road ahead. His

love of riding led Dan & Nad to be photographers and writers for ThunderRoads

magazine, where he got to know most of the clubs and riders in the Bay Area and

beyond. Dan was an animal whisperer who attracted all sorts of creatures, especially

dogs, cats and birds. He was a skilled woodworker, carpenter, fantastic mechanic,

handyman and artist who could turn anything into something beautiful.

Dan was a dedicated Teamster (local 315) who for 46 years drove Semi Trucks local

and long haul, retiring in 2009.

As the first born, he was a Medicine Man belonging to the Potawatomi Tribe, serving

actively for years as a Fire Chief among other roles with the ’Black Wolf Society’ who

blessed the PowWows at the start of the ceremonies.

He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend who was a giant presence in everyone's lives.

He is survived by his Native American-Wed wife Nadia and daughters, Jennifer, Julee, son James and brother David. Grandchildren James, Raymond, Crystle,

Drake, Carter, Caden, Penelope, Colsen, Logan and Ember. Step children and

grandchildren Yasmine, Majid, Barb, Aliya, Mariam, Faris, Idris and Avah.