"Sending my sympathy to Carol & family. My former husband , Dale Bunker and Dan were best of friends back in the early Fed Ex days. Dale passed in 1990 and Dan was at his bedside in intensive care shortly before that. Two great men gone too soon! Joyce OBrien"
In loving memory of
Daniel John Smith
August 20, 1950 - February 1, 2019
Daniel John Smith of Norwalk, Iowa, formerly of Marion, Iowa, passed away at his home on February 1, 2019, while surrounded by his family. Dan is survived by his wife Carol, sons Aaron (Bethanie), Tucson, Arizona, Michael (Stephanie), and Joseph (Jessica), Norwalk, Iowa; grandsons Bennett Porter, Liam Daniel, and Harrison Daniel, Norwalk, Iowa; siblings Selma Alzheimer, Marion, Iowa, Pamela (Douglas) Fuller, Anamosa, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews.
Dan will be remembered for his love of auctions and tag sales. He was an avid collector of antiques, artwork, stamps, coins and baseball cards. His sons and grandsons were his pride and joy. He taught them, at an early age, the fun and learning involved in collecting. They traveled the state setting up at baseball card trade shows so they could earn money to add to their collections. In later years, the buying and selling conversations were in regard to investments and the stock market.
Dan loved planting trees and landscaping; his yard was full of rock gardens with hosta and beautiful perennials. He loved music, poetry and animals, especially dogs.
At Dan's request, there will be no services. Immediate family will gather at The Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel, Iowa, for interment with military funeral honors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Puppy Jake Foundation, in Dan's honor. To learn more, please visit http://puppyjakefoundation.org.
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"Sending my deepest sympathy Carol and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. We had some great times together!!! Love and hugs to you all. Gigi "
"We extend our sympathy to the whole family. Back in the day when we were neighbors, we shared many visits, coffee, and kid stories. May he rest in peace. Jim and Bonnie Thomas"
"My deepest sympathies Carol."
" Sending my most sincere condolences to Carol and all of Dan?s family. He was a wonderful man and is gone too soon. May you all find peace and comfort in your memories of him. "