Daniel Francis Meyer, 58, of Brookston, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, 2017 at his brother’s home. He was born July 9, 1959 in Lafayette to the late Charles F. “Red” and Barbara A. (Cors) Meyer. He was a 1977 graduate of Lafayette Central Catholic and attended St. Joseph College of Rensselaer.

His marriage was to Janet M. Danaher on October 29, 1983 in Lafayette. She preceded him in death on September 20, 2010.

Dan was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus, both of Lafayette. He was supervisor at Lafayette Tent & Awning for the past 35 years. Dan enjoyed spending his time tinkering with computers, woodworking, coaching youth sports for several years, and statistician for the Frontier High School Basketball team for many seasons. His big smile, infectious laugh, and zest for life will always be remembered by his loving family and friends.

He is survived by his sons, Ryan (wife: Amy) Meyer of Lafayette, and Adam (wife: Kirsten) Meyer also of Lafayette; siblings, Cathy (husband: Jack) Takacs of Coral Springs, FL, Steve (wife: Kim) Meyer of Lafayette, and Peggy (husband: Joe) Riedman of Carmel, IN. Also surviving are grandchildren, Hudson Meyer age 5, Olivia Meyer age 2, and newly born Henry Francis Meyer; niece, Katie (Fiancé: Mike) Riedman of Indianapolis, IN and mother-in-law, Patty Danaher of Lafayette.

Dan is preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. (EST) until the time of Memorial Mass 12 p.m. (Noon) Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at St. Ann Catholic Church (612 Wabash Ave. Lafayette, IN 47905). Fr. Dominic Young and Bishop William L. Higi to officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Daniel’s name to Food Finders Food Bank (1204 Greenbush St. Lafayette, IN 47904).

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