Daniel Priest
January 25, 2012
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.
Mary Weeda
01/25/2012
Just a note to all of Dan's family--I have good memories of Dan, and you too Charlotte, from as far back as I can remember!! Seemed like Dan and my Dad were always good buddies.I'm glad too for memories in the home with I was with Florence Bullick and later Avis Lange. It's comforting to know what was most important to Dan!!
With love and care, Mary Weeda
Kent & Sharon Chappell
01/25/2012
Dear Charlotte and family, Our hearts go out to you in your loss of Dan! My memory of Dan is every time I saw him there was his warm smile and love and interest in others! A very kindly and caring man! He leaves a gap but precious memories and a faithful life to comfort. With our love and sympathy, Kent & Sharon Chappell in NH
Alleln & Marjorie Weeda
01/25/2012
I, Allen spent a lot of time with Dan in youth. We were in many meetings together.
Precious memories of those time. Sweet release as he finished faithful in the love of God.
Special condolences to ALL the family.
Hester Williams...
01/25/2012
To all of the Dan Priest Family:: I remember all of you very well from my years in Iowa. We shared your joys & your sorrows. At this time I send Love & Care.....
Hester Williams in Wisconsin
Jackie Whitehorn
01/25/2012
Dear Aunt Charlotte, Duane and Family
I was so sorry to hear that Uncle Dan passed away. He was a wonderful man who lived life as a sterling example to all of us. Looking at his beautiful picture made me cry and I hadn't realized how much Larry looked like Uncle Dan, so I cried missing both of them. But I have total faith knowing that they are together again. Aunt Charlotte, I'll be forever grateful to you for organizing the family get-together Sept. 2008 and the wonderful memories I have of being with you and with Dan and Duane and the rest of the family. Thank you so very much for giving me those memories. It's times like this when I wish I didn't live in Colorado. It breaks my heart that I can't be there with you. You will forever be in my thoughts and in my prayers. DeWight, Erik and Evelyn, and Bethany are sending their love too. Uncle Dan will never be forgotten, he was loved by us all. He was such a good man. I love you all.
Love Always,
Jackie
Betty Carpenter
01/25/2012
My dear brother, you were always my hero. As a child I always looked up to you. The example of your faithful life and love for the gospel truth of Jesus has always been an inspiration to me. I will forever love and cherish memories of you, just as I loved you in this life. My love and condolences to your dear wife Charlotte, son Duane and families.
John & Donna Smidt
01/25/2012
Dear Charlotte, Duane and family:
We were so sorry to hear of Dan's passing........We know his last years have been very hard so are glad to think of him at rest at last. We know you will miss him terribly! We are sorry we won't be able to attend the service as we are in Arizona, but will surely be thinking of you all on that day.
With much love, sympathy and care, Donna & John Smidt