Daniel Lee “Danny” Shoemaker, 70, of Roann, Indiana, died at 8:15 am, Thursday, June 13, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, after a short illness. He was born September 7, 1948 in Union City, Indiana to James Daniel and Mary Louise (Ault) Shoemaker.
Daniel attended Northfield High School and worked at Workshop Enterprises and then ARC of Wabash County for over 50 years. He was a proud member of the Roann Lions Club, an avid fan of the Roann Festival, and had a love of John Deere tractors, especially his restored JD 50 that was given to him by his Uncle Charlie that was bought by his Grandpa Ted. Danny was a determined fellow, and overcame a lot of challenges. In his younger years, you would find him at his uncle’s and his neighbors driving tractor, helping bail, whatever they needed. Later years, you would find him spending time in his barn or man cave, watching TV, listening to music and helping the Roann Lions Club however he could.
He is survived by his mother, Mary Louise Shoemaker of Roann, brother, Tim (Katrina) Shoemaker of North Manchester, Indiana, nephews and nieces, Erica (Kurt) Snyder of Roann, Indiana, Marx (Christina Baucco) Shoemaker of Indianapolis, Indiana, Kody Shoemaker of Huntington, Indiana, Baylee Shoemaker of North Manchester, and great nephews and nieces, Nick Cole, Avery and Asia Snyder, and Arthur Shoemaker. He was preceded in death by his father, James Daniel Shoemaker, who died April 5, 1986.
Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Rd., Roann, with neighbor and friend, Gary Dawson, officiating. Burial will be in Palestine Cemetery, Palestine, Indiana. Friends may call 5-8pm Monday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorials are to the Roann Lions Club or the Roann Fire Department.
The memorial guest book for Danny may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.