Daniel Priest
January 25, 2012
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J. Daniel Priest, 88, died Wednesday January 25, 2012 at Mitchell Village Care Center. He was born December 12, 1923 to Earl and Irene Priest in Shannon City, Iowa. Daniel and his wife, Charlotte, spent many years residing in Runnells, but Daniel spent his last days in Altoona.
He attended school in Union County and received his Bachelor and Master degrees from Drake University. His career included being a teacher at Thayer and a principal with Redfield and Des Moines Schools. Daniel served in the U.S. Army in Korea during WWII. He married Charlotte Roeder of Thayer and they lived in Union County-Redfield and then on their acreage west of Runnells. His hobbies were farming, flying small airplanes and fishing in his pond. At an early age, Dan accepted the teachings of Jesus Christ and chose Christian Fellowship as his way of life.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 63 years, Charlotte; son, Duane (Mary) Priest of Runnells; daughter-in-law, Joanne Priest of Topeka, KS; grandchildren, Rochelle (Seth) Wilk, Sarah (Neil) Willoughby, Amanda (Dan Wiltse) Priest, Kendall (Natalie) Priest; great grandchildren, Trevor and Levi Willoughby; brothers, Dorphan (Lois) and Jerry Priest; and sisters, Elaine Carter, Cleone Stamper, and Betty (Rich) Carpenter.
He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Larry Priest.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 28, 2012 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to American Dia betes Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dave & Linda Neal
02/10/2012
Dear Charlotte & family,
We are so sorry to hear that Dan has passed away. We will always remember you folks coming to the Nebraska Priest reunions. It was great to visit with you and to catch up on some of the families' news. Will miss you folks. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Dave & Linda Neal from York, Nebr.
Jerry Caster
01/30/2012
Dear Mrs. Priest and family,
I joined the Des Moines Schools near the end of Dan's career. He was admired, respected and loved by everyone. It was people like Dan that made me want to stay with the Des Moines Schools. He was a nice role model to all.
My sympathies at your loss.
Jerry Caster, former principal at Smouse & Ruby Van Meter Schools
Dr. Tom Jeschke
01/30/2012
Dear Charlotte,
Since Conni and I moved from Des Moines several years ago we have had limited contact with many old friends. In spite of this, I have frequently thought of the wonderful hospitality you and Dan shared with many of us on many occasions.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in you time of loss. Knowing you and Dan was a real blessing for me.
Your friend,
Tom Jeschke
Leah Beyer
01/28/2012
Dear Charlotte and family,
You have been in our thoughts these days and we share in your feelings of loss and separation too. Glad for special memories of times we shared together. We hope you find comfort and strength in your sorrow.
With love and care, Leah
Dee Dowd
01/28/2012
I remember Mr. Priest as my Principal, many years ago, at Barlow Granger elementary school in Des Moines. As a young child, he conveyed a towering image that no one should reckon with. However, I was lucky enough to know him as a gentle and caring person. I have never forgotten that and always remember him with great respect. In our conversations with each other, we realized that we had a common bond from Southwest Iowa. My Grandmother, Madge Jordan, was raised outside of Arispe and the Priest family knew the Aikin family. I still remember visiting with Mr. Priest about the Old Settlers picnics. My heartfelt sympathy to your family. He was a wonderful man.
Harold and Mary Tiedemann
01/28/2012
Charlotte, Duane, and family,
Our sympathy to all of you. When I was in kindergarten in Redfield I remember frequently stopping at your house and playing with Larry on my way home from school. And I remember my first airplane ride with Dan flying the plane. Dan, a kind and good man, reminded so much of my grandpa John Priest.
Mary the Lord show His kindness and hope to all of you.
- Harold and Mary in Cedar Rapids
Sandy (Bengtson) Heaberlin
01/28/2012
Dear Charlotte and family, Was so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. We have been down here in Texas for almost 23 years but I will always have special memories of union meeting in your home. Dan always had such kind and friendly interest in everyone. And I always remember the special bond he and my dad had, the airplane rides and all. Will be thinking of you and your family today. Know God will give you comfort and peace knowing Dan has gone on to the reward he's lived for.
Sincerely, Richard & Sandy Heaberlin and family
Teri McFarlane Magnani
01/27/2012
Dear Priest Family,
I would like to express my sympanthies to you and tell you that we students from Webster Elementary thought we had one of the best teachers in the world,Mr. Priest. He made a big difference in alot of lives to the kids of the 1950's. Great guy too. thank you for sharing him with us.
teri mcfarlane magnani
Paul & Norma Vlieger
01/26/2012
Dear Charlotte, Duane and Family,
We will really miss Dan. We have met with Dan and you for many years -- Union meetings at your home, Bible Studies at your Dan's Mother's mobile home and at Bruce Belling's home and Sunday Morning Meetings at our home.
We were, also, so glad that we saw Dan this month and had a nice visit. Your friendship has always meant so much to us. We extend deep sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Much Love and Care,
Paul & Norma Vlieger
Jack and Mae Nelson
01/26/2012
Dear Charlotte,
Rebecca just sent us the message of Dan's death and we want to send our condolences. We have very pleasant memories of your visits to El Paso and our time together. We will be thinking of you now and hope you have bright days a head.
With Sincere Sympathy,
Jack and Mae Nelson
Paul Smith
01/26/2012
I had the privilege of meeting Dan and Charlotte through Duane back in the late '70s as we worked to develop he land across the road from them. I always thoroughly enjoyed all my visits with both. Dan was a delightful person to work with and to talk with.
When I made the decision to leave Des Moines to become an Air Traffic Controller, Dan was the man who called me and said "Before you leave, let's go flying!" And, so we did. An afternoon I will remember for the rest of my life.
Many years later Dan and I talked about my family purchasing a piece of land and building. I would have loved being out in the country, but there was no way my wife was on board with that! However, I remember that visit vividly. Sitting around the kitchen table with my wife and children, talking and laughing was memorable and so much Dan!
I never had the opportunity to meet Larry, but based upon all the stories Dan told over many, many years, I always felt I knew him. Dan ALWAYS talked about his boys--both as high school students at SEP and as adults. Dan loved his family and that was very obvious!
What I remember most about Dan is his level of integrity was beyond reproach. In a dark world, Dan Priest truly was a beacon of hope.
Duane, I am sorry I will not be able to attend either the visitation or the funeral. I now live in Waterloo and serve as a Funeral Director (ironic, huh?) for Parrott & Wood Chapel of Memories. I am scheduled to be out of state this weekend. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and my prayers. Your dad always made me feel like part of the family and I will treasure him forever!
God Bless!!
Paul Smith
paul_smith@q.com
Jo Gillespie
01/25/2012
Mr. Priest was my gradeschool Principal at Granger Elem. That was in the late 60s and early 70s. He was a kind man and a Great Principal. Ive thought about him over the years. Many prayers to his family and friends.
Lois Bartlett
01/25/2012
To: Charlotte and family
We are saddened to hear of Dan's passing. Another warrior has hung his shield up in faith. We will miss him, but remember that love's last gift is memories and those memories will help in the days ahead. We remember times spent with you and Dan...the many times we were at your home...all precious memories. May these precious memories and the comfort of the loving Father help in the days ahead. Our love, care and sympathy, Lois Bartlett and sons
Dan & Millie EICHER
01/25/2012
Dan was a good friend and will truly be missed. He has a wonderful future ahead with the Lord that we are looking forward to also. Dan & Millie
Bob & Marianne Houkom
01/25/2012
Our memories of Dan began in 1978 when he befriended Melanie as a kindergartener and her little sister Mollie. We were always eager to see him in subsequent years and have missed him since leaving IA in 2003. Our sympathy to you, Charlotte, and the rest of the family. We cherished his friendship.