Daniel Neiswanger
April 6, 1944 ~ January 31, 2022
Daniel Edward Neiswanger, 77, of Gettysburg, left us for his next great adventure on Monday, January 31, 2022, at the Avera Missouri River Health Center, Gettysburg, SD. He was surrounded by family and his beloved dog Tootsie.
Daniel was born April 6, 1944 in Alliance, OH. After growing up in Alliance, he followed his dreams to the mountains of Colorado. He lived in Montrose for 25 years running his own carpentry business. He taught his family to work hard, but more importantly, to play hard. He loved to travel and spent time building for YWAM on the Amazon in Brazil. He retired to Yuma, Arizona in 2004. There he enjoyed countless happy hours with friends singing karaoke, riding his Harley, making up words and shooting the bull.
He left behind four daughters: Denise Stanley, Burlington, VT, Danielle (Rich) Schmidt, Redding, CA, Marcy (Stephen) Knoble, Gettysburg, SD, and Rebekah (Jason) Fisher of Palmer, AK; 12 grandchildren and one great grandson. He is also survived by his sisters, Francis (Ken) Faverty of Alliance, OH and Rosie Brandon of Abilene, TX.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martha and Howard Neiswanger, brother, Howard and his granddaughter, Sarah Stanley.
He has requested that no formal services be held, but that friends and family gather and share stories in his honor. In his own words, “You go have a drink. Have a margarita. Go dancing. I’ll be fine.” In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to YWAM (Youth With A Mission at YWAM.org).
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Dan’s arrangements.
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Danny was my first friend at Sundance and the best workout partner. Thanks for all the great conversations and your sweet spirit. Rest In Peace, my friend ❤️
I also enjoyed seeing and talking with Dan (and Tootsie) over the years when our family visits coincided. I was very happy to hear that he was able to move to Gettysburg to be near family in the last months of his life.
Priscilla
I called Danny not long ago, we talked about the park, his old home here, and a few memories. What a great man and friend ❤️ RIP Pal.
I already miss seeing Danny @ the dog park & wheeling around in his red golf cart. We spent a lot of time there telling fishing stories while Skipper and Tootsie did their business. He always appreciated the smoked salmon & tuna I brought down to share with him. Tight lines, Buddy!