Photo courtesy of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.- Emporia
May 16, 1939 - Feb 6, 2025
I worked with Dan for ten years at Conoco. He was a fine man.
Pete Cunningham
July 25, 2025 | Sweeny, TX | Coworker
I was glad to have met Dan on a visit to Kansas many years ago. He patiently answered a million questions. My condolences.
Peter Reppert
February 09, 2025 | Greenbelt, MD | Family
My thoughts go out to the Fruit family, Tom, Margo and Monica. I never met Mr. Fruit but I know he was there for his family. Blessings and hugs, Aunt Becky
Rebecca Reppert
February 09, 2025 | Reading, PA | Family
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved family member.
Sincerely, Jamie Reppert
Jamie Reppert
February 09, 2025 | Oak Bluffs, MA | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Ruth,Rhonda,Amy,Wes,Nancy,Larry,May you hold yours memories of Dan close to your heart, and may God help you through this difficult time.
Ellen,Lora, Remington Van Sickle, Beeson
February 08, 2025 | Emporia, KS | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Dan was a special Angel from Heaven, he will never be forgotten and will be missed by all of us who knew him.
Ellen Van Sickle
February 08, 2025 | Emporia, KS | Neighbor
Ruth & Family,
You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Betty Pierson
Betty Pierson
February 07, 2025 | Emporia, KS | Friend
Dan O. Fruit of rural Emporia died on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at his home. He was 85.Dan was born on May 16, 1939, in Pratt, Kansas. He grew up on a farm northeast of Haviland, where he developed a deep appreciation for the land and hard work. He attended Haviland public schools,...
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