Daniel Bish
January 12, 2017
Daniel Wayne Bish, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 12, 2017. He was born in Des Moines, on September 20, 1949 the son of Robert and Gayle Bish.
Danny proudly served in the United States Marines during Vietnam from 1966-1970. He was a long time heavy equipment operator for the Des Moines Water Works, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Vikings. Danny loved his family and friends, always supportive and willing to lend a helping hand. Most of all, Danny was a kind and loving man, shown by how he cared for his ailing wife for many years.
Danny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rita; children, Rob Bish (fiancé, Melissa Hills), Hope Bish (Jerry Leach); grandchildren, Damon, Sky, Kayanna, and DeKota; brother, Ted (Carol) Bish; sisters, Cyndie (Bob) Toth-Steiniger and Mary (Everett) Thrasher; a host of other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Edie Groess; aunt, Darlene Robinson; and step-mom, Pat Bish.
Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. The family will receive visitors from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Michael Pauscher
01/17/2017
Rita, Rob, and Hope, I apologize for not making it there tonight. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Barb Fitzgibbons
01/17/2017
Rita,Hope Rob. Barb and I were so sorry to hear of Danny's passing.Dan and I had some happy times through the years.We first met when we were about 10 years old at Phillips school. I was the new kid and Danny's friendship helped me through that uneasy time.We went our separate ways in life but I will always call Danny my friend.
Randy Robinson
01/17/2017
To Rita,Rob,Hope and Ted & Carol and family. I am so sorry for your loss I was saddened when I was told of Dan's passing. Dan was a stand up kind of guy. I know he would do anything for anybody if they asked and never heard him say anything bad about anyone. I have so many memories from mischief Dan and I got into as teenagers to cruising the loop to when he got out of the Marines and picking up girls. And yes Dan was quite the ladies man. And who could forget sitting on a bucket in -20 below zero ice fishing, And not to mention the hunting and four wheeling we did. So I will reflect on the many memories he left me.. I know his family and friends love and miss him we know he is no longer in pain so may you rest in peace cousin..............
Connie Love
01/16/2017
First of all my condolences to Rita, Ted & Carol, Rob & Hope and all his grandchildren for your loss. I loved Danny very much even though I live so far away I felt very close to him we have allot of history together starting when we were born 9 days apart my mom always called us twin cousins I did see allot of Danny when he was stationed in San Diego when he was in the Marines and when he brought Rita out to Cali to see the ocean. I could go on and on but I want to say RIP my loving cousin you will be missed I will always cherish the memories
Larry Young
01/16/2017
So sorry to hear about Danny. He was and always will be Danny to those of us who knew him from the neighborhood. Although Danny was a couple years younger than me we somehow kept track of each other. We we're both in Vietnam at the same time. He was in the Marines and I was in the Army. We would talk about how blessed we were to be able to be back home. We would meet on different jobs, through the years where water mains had broke, unfortunately in the winter time and we would both be freezing so not much time for reminiscing. The neighborhood has just gotten smaller. Remember the past and cherish the memories. Our prayers are for Danny's family at this very sad time.
Dee Poffenberger
01/16/2017
So sorry to hear about your father, Rob. My thoughts are with you.
Bruce and Roberta Brink
01/15/2017
My sincere condolences to all family members. Danny was family from the first time I met him. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. I'm sure Danny will be right there watching over Rita every single minute of every single day. I will miss him, but I am glad there won't be any more pain and anguish for him.
Donna Gregory
01/13/2017
Dear Rita, Hope, Rob & all the Family, my sincere condolences to you all. I have some wonderful memories of times with Danny & Ted when we were all so much younger. I have great respect for Danny's Service to our Country and for his devotion to Rita & Rita to Danny ~ a true Love Story; and admiration for the loving and long lasting marriages of Ted/Carol & Danny/Rita - brothers. Danny is now free of pain and with GOD & Family who went before him.Thee will be much Love at Danny's Memorial. I will be there in Spirit. Donna.
Teresa Robinson
01/13/2017
To My Loving Family, I am so sorry that, I couldn't be there for the services but want you to know that I love and miss you Hope, Robbie, Emily. You are will be in my heart and I am always be there for you all.
Love your cousin Teresa