Daniel Joseph Nerling

1950 - 2020

Daniel Joseph Nerling, 69, died Wednesday June 3, 2020 peacefully in his sleep at his home in Olathe, KS.

A visitation service is scheduled for Wednesday June 10, 2020 from 1-2 p.m. followed by a short memorial at Speaks Suburban Chapel in Independence, MO.

Dan was born in Milford, CT on December 31, 1950 to Joseph and Isabelle Nerling. The family moved shortly after to Independence, MO. "Diamond" Dan, as he was known, graduated from William Chrisman High School in 1969 after being named a Sunkist High School All- American in football. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1973, where he received a scholarship to play baseball and football.

On Friday March 7, 1980 Dan married his lifelong love Aimee French. Dan enjoyed coaching his three sons in football, baseball, and basketball. He amassed a large collection of ball cards from every sport imaginable. Later in life he loved playing with his grandkids and attending athletic events for his grandkids, grandnieces, and grandnephews.

Dan is survived by his wife, Aimee; sons and their spouses, Travis and Laura Nerling, Ryan and Tara Nerling, and John Nerling, 2 granddaughters; brother and his spouse Joseph Nerling (Janet); sister Isabelle Nerling.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph; mother, Isabelle; and brother-in-law Rick Hutson.

Donations can be made to your local division of Catholic Charities USA.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com

Arrangements: Speaks Suburban Chapel 816-373-3600