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Daniel Kearns Obituary
Daniel F. "Dan" Kearns Jr., 62, of Sycamore, died at 5:42 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Nevada, Ohio.
He was born March 28, 1961, in Marion, to Daniel F. and Jeanette "Sue" McAlexander Kearns Sr. His father is deceased and his mother survives in Marion. He married Nancy (Lust) Kearns and they later divorced. He then married Aimee (Ames) Kearns on Oct. 10, 1998, and she survives in Sycamore.
Daniel is also survived by his children, Daniel F. (Laurie) Kearns II of Richwood, Ashley (Mike) Dean of Marion, and Blaec (Taylor) Jett of Tiffin; four grandchildren, Silas Kearns, Kaylor McDaniel, Brady Dean, and Dutton Jett; sister, Beverly Best of Chino Hills, California; and brother, John (Melissa) Kearns of Ellerslie, Georgia.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Bryan Kearns; and his father.
Dan was an area manager for Wyandot Inc., Marion, having worked 35 years for them. He also earlier in life worked for Issler Farms, Marion, milking cattle and also worked for Bills Farms, Nevada, Ohio.
He attended Sycamore United Methodist Church, was a 1979 graduate of Marion Harding High School, and belonged to Camp 179 3/8 Deer Camp for many years. Dan loved to play softball, work on the farm, go fishing, and camp every weekend at their camping trailer at the local campground. His most favorite thing was spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He truly loved them.
Dan's funeral will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at Walton-Moore Funeral Home, Sycamore, with the Rev. Amy Vittorio officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery, Sycamore. Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to Wyandot County Chapter of Pheasants Forever or Sycamore United Methodist Church in care of Walton-Moore Funeral Home, P.O. Box 350, Sycamore, Ohio, 44882.
Online expressions of sympathy can be made at waltonmoore funeralhome.com.
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Barb & Bud Kisner
January 27, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the entire Kearns family. Embrace all of the loving, fun, happy memories of your time with Dan. He is on to his reward but will be watching over all of you. GOD bless you and we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. GOD bless.
Jerry Grubb
January 27, 2024
Aimie &Family ...Please Accept my Sincerest Sympathies for your Loss ~~
Deborah Timmons -Cox
January 26, 2024
Big Dan , all around awesome guy !!! Will be greatly missed
marilyn shifflet
January 26, 2024
Rest in peace Dan. God bless your family. You will be missed deeply.
Adam provens
January 26, 2024
Worked with Dan at wyandot for almost 9 years . Dan was a good guy always joking and asking how everyone was at work. We talked about sports alot when I worked there especially the browns. RIP Big Dan. Maybe one day the browns will win a superbowl for us .
Rita Krichbaum
January 26, 2024
I worked with Dan at Wyandot. He was a good worker and sometimes we didn't always get along, but I always liked Dan. Prayers for him and his family. Rita Krichbaum
Anja Redd
January 26, 2024
Great guy! We worked together at Wyandot Snacks. Called me On. Always checking on me making sure I was Ok! Love u Dan and miss u. U are an Angel watching over us! (Anja Redd)
Amy Archer
January 26, 2024
I worked with Dan for many years at Wyandot,He always had a smile or a joke to make someone's day better,he was a great guy and will truly be missed
Krista & Rick Hurley
January 26, 2024
We enjoyed working with Dan he will be missed by all of the Wyandot family. Prayers and thoughts for his family. Great guy RIP to our buddy Danno...
Melissa Harper
January 26, 2024
I would like to send my very deepest condolences to the Kearns family. Dan was my area manager at Wyandot. He was a truly wonderful man who I respected and admire. I'm blessed to have known him and I will truly miss him.
Linda K Bartley
January 26, 2024
Dan was a very nice fella. I met Dan while working at Wyandot. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Cathy Blankenship
January 26, 2024
Dan was a true blessing to everyone who met him, I pray for peace for his family as they grieve their loss, Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Family or Friend Dan left an imprint on your life with his kindness and compassion for others. He is with his Heavenly Father now, no more pain. Rest easy Dano
Peg Warwick
January 25, 2024
Amiee, Blake, Sue
I am so very sorry for your loss. I worked with Dan and at Hills with Sue. Your husband dad and son was one of the best men I have ever meet. It was a pleasure to have know him. He was special. But to him you and the Kern clan were the best and all very speical to him. He will be watching over all of you. God bless and keep you all. Peg Warwick.
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