DAN H. COLE, 63, of Auburn, passed away on Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family. Born in Hicks ville, Ohio on April 26, 1955, he was a son of Charles and Marcia (Smith) Cole, who survive. He was a 1973 graduate of DeKalb High School. He went on to graduate from Indiana Wesleyan College with a degree in business. Dan had a long career in the wire industry. He ended his career as the vice president of operations for Accel International in Avilla. He was a major influence in numerous children's lives in a very positive way. "Dan was a fun and loving father, son, brother, partner and he was everybody's favorite uncle. He will be greatly missed." Survivors include daughter, Kyla Cole of North Myrtle Beach, S.C.; son and daughter-in-law, Jerad (Lauren) Cole of Houston, Texas; father and his spouse, Charles and Millie Cole of Auburn; mother, Marcia Harvey of Auburn; his partner, Angela Sparkman of Auburn; sister, Sandy (Cathy Burch) Cole and of Auburn; sister and brother-in-law, Holly (Roger) Diederich of Auburn; sister, Susan "Idd" Decker of Auburn; brother, Tom Cole of Auburn; sister, Kathy Cole of Auburn; nieces and nephews, Amy Dollier, Karrie Nickloy, Sara Decker, Tyler Cole, A.J. Cole, William Cole, Carson Morton, Dalton Wagner, Parker Morton, Madison Dollier, Ana Wagner and Owen Dollier. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Joshua Wagner. A gathering of friends and family is from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn. Memorial donations may be directed to Visiting Nurse, 5910 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne (IN 46814) and The Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3624, Durham (N.C. 27710). Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller & Clark Funeral Home in Auburn. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com
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To Everyone in Dans Family and entire Cole Family, very sorry to hear of Dan passing. Prayers and condolences to all.
David & Dawn Kaiser
August 13, 2018
I was the Meritain case manager for Dan. I will definitely miss our calls. No matter what curve ball this cancer threw at him, he always remained positive and in good spirits. He loved vacationing with his family. Prayers for all you!!
Beth McKinney
August 12, 2018
So sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I know what his struggle was trying to beat the big C. My condolences to the entire family.
Cyd Miller
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