11/2/1933 – 9/11/2016
Preceded in death by parents V M and Frances McCarty, Brothers Clifford, Paul, Don. Sisters Charolette Meyer, Ruth Adams. Survived by wife of 58 years Marla, sons, Mark (Melonee), Douglas (Andrea) and grandson Wyatt. Brother Larry (MaryKay), Sisters Rosemary Salbur, Pat Starman, Janice Benz, Yvonne Kopp, Marilyn Newman and many very special nieces, nephews and friends.
Dan was born Nov 3, 1933 in Hospers, Iowa. He was raised on a farm and graduated from high school in Hartley, Iowa, where he excelled in many sports. After high school he served in the US Army, stationed in Alaska during the Korean Conflict. After Marla and he got married in 1958 they moved to Omaha to their home in rural West Omaha where they still reside.
Dan stayed active with his favorite hobby, gardening after his retirement from the City of Omaha in 1995. He also was involved in Pinochle Card Club, square dancing and their Tekamah Lake cabin for 40 years.
Dan and his sons, Mark and Doug were active in the Boy Scouts. Dan stayed active even after his sons moved away. He was awarded one of the Boy Scouts highest honors, the Silver Beaver Award.
Visitation Wednesday 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, NE with Rosary at 7:00 PM; Funeral Mass 10:00AM Thursday (9/15/2016) at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 14330 Eagle Run Dr. Omaha, NE; Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, NE 1:30 PM Thursday
Memorials to American Cancer Society
