Daniel G. "Dan" Glanders, 47, of Lafayette, died Saturday, February 14, 2009 at Clarian Arnett Hospital as a result of a work related accident on February 1, 2009. He was born February 22, 1961 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Walter and Mary (Pegg) Glanders. He was a 1979 graduate of Elkhart Central. An excellent basketball player, Dan was a 1979 Indiana High School All Star. He accepted a full athletic scholarship to attend the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia. He then transferred to Tri-State University in Angola, Indiana where he was a 4 year starter and had a 1,000 + point career. He earned his Bachelors in Science and Education in 1984. He was part of the 2004 Indiana State Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary team and in 2005 was inducted into the Elkhart County Hall of Fame. He lived in Arizona from 1991 until returning to Lafayette in 2006. Mr. Glanders worked for Caterpillar Logistics for the last three years as a forklift operator. Previously he worked for the city in Gilbert, Arizona for eleven years. He was a member of the Battle Ground American Legion. He enjoyed the Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox and loved the NBA, especially the Phoenix Suns. Surviving is his son, Jacob Glanders of Phoenix, AZ; companion, Sherry L. Davis of Lafayette; three brothers, Tim Glanders of Lafayette, Tom Glanders (wife: Jeri) of Gilbert, AZ and Greg Glanders (wife: Nancy) of Elkhart and his ex-wife, Margery Glanders of Phoenix, AZ. Dan adored his nieces and nephews, Megan, Lauren, Adam and Travis. Friends may call from 4 p.m. until the time of memorial service at 6 p.m. Thursday, February 19, 2009 at Battle Ground United Methodist Church. Pastor Brian White to officiate. Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston is entrusted with his care.