Photo courtesy of Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home
Jul 22, 1959 - Aug 22, 2025
Danny was very special to us. He had an incredible ability to make people laugh. More than that he was always there to help others. We will miss him.
Marcia Trimnell
August 27, 2025 | Edinburgh, IN | Friend
Please accept mine & Phil's sincerest condolences. We certainly had a GREAT time at our last class reunion. Rest in Heaven Weasel.
Ellen Alexander
August 26, 2025 | Florence, SC | Classmate
Remembered By
Ellen Alexander
August 26, 2025 | Florence, SC | Classmate
Daniel “Weasel” Lee Rooks, 66 of Edinburgh, Indiana passed away August 22, 2025 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1959 in Franklin, Indiana. He was the son of Rollin “Shorty” L. Rooks and Doris J. (Grider) Rooks. He married Salli (Stremming) Rooks on November 10, 1984 and she survives.
Dan is survived by his sons, Joshua Rooks of Edinburgh, Indiana and Jordan Rooks of Las Vagas, Nevada. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Carson Rooks, Clay Rooks, and Christian “CJ” Rooks, and a sister Brenda (David) Maraman of Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Ronald Rooks and Ronnie “Poochie” Toler, sisters, Stacy Toler and Bobbie Toler.
Dan graduated from Edinburgh High School in 1978 where he played basketball, football and ran track. He received an associate degree from Lincoln Tech in diesel mechanics and worked as a diesel mechanic for several years. Later he received an associate degree from Ivy Tech in applied science in electronics. He retired from QSI as an electronic technician. He also worked as an auctioneer for many years.
Dan attended The Ridge Church in Columbus, Indiana and enjoyed being active within the church. He loved his family and enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sporting activities. He loved traveling, especially his trip to Fiji and visiting his sister in Florida. Dan was always the class clown and never grew out of it, he never met a stranger.
A funeral service will be conducted by Pastor Adam Johnson on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at 10:30am at Who So Ever Will Community Church in Edinburgh, Indiana. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00pm Friday, August 29, 2025 and 9:30am until time of service at the church. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery in Edinburgh, Indiana. The family has asked in lieu of flowers that memorial contribution be made to American Heart Association or GLOW Like Sarah fund at 11800 E 600 N Hope, IN 47246.
Arrangements made by Eskew-Eaton Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana
Read More
