Daniel A. Fields

passed away peacefully in his home on May 6, 2016. He was born on March 31, 1964 in Indianapolis. Dan graduated from North Central High School in 1982. After working in the hotel business for several years in Lafayette LA, Houston TX and Chicago IL, he returned to Indianapolis. In 1993, he joined his brother Doug and his father in a new venture, The Fields Group, Inc. - specializing in incentive travel programs. In 2006, Dan became sole owner. He traveled extensively around the world, both business and pleasure. He was a member of the Indianapolis Yacht Club at Geist Lake and was an avid water skier. He was also a gourmet cook and all-around handyman.

Dan is survived by his daughter, Lauren; father, Robert (Shirley); brother, Douglas (Julie); step-brother, John Hancock; step-sister, Sharon (Hancock) Dale; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Debra (Moorman) Flick; mother, Joyce Brenner; and step-father, Fred Brenner.

A Celebration of Life for Dan will be held at Indianapolis Yacht Club at Geist on May 14, beginning at 4:30 p.m. for family and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's favorite charity.

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Published by The Indianapolis Star on May 8, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Fields

27 Entries

Erica

August 29, 2017

I just learned of Dan's death. He will be missed. I had the opportunity to meet Dan about 7 years ago. He loved life. I always looked forward to hearing about his travels and stories about his daughter. God bless you and your family. May you rest in peace.

Lauren Fields

May 6, 2017

It makes me happy to read these messages said about my dad. He was so loved by everybody he met. I cant believe he's gone. One year without you is too long, we miss you dad.

Karen Lipka

May 31, 2016

I am saddened to hear of Dan's passing and enjoyed the occasions we worked together. He was a true professional and always had a smile on his face and in his voice. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

Alan Kasanow

May 14, 2016

I will always remember our good times we shared! I will miss you my friend! Alan Kasanow

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Arcenio Villanueva

May 14, 2016

I had the opportunity to meet Dan back in 1996 in Cancun when he used to contract our services to ground handle his programs in that destination.
He was indeed a great man, lots of energy and great sense of humor. Then, our business relation became a friendship. Everytime I got to see him at the Trade Shows in Chicago, Las Vegas, he used to stop by to shake hands and get acquainted with our lives.
We will miss him. We lost a great person and industry professional.

Rest in peace my friend Dan..

May 14, 2016

Dan was a long time friend or ours. We had many dinners,boats rides and concerts. Our love of music was shared my Dan. We never went to each other's home and ever watch tv. (Maybe a sports event ). But mostly music and conversation. That will be missed. This time of year was usually picking our drivers on the boat if not attending the race. That will be missed. Walking to each other's homes are dropping be unannounced often. Always welcome. That will be missed. So many things will be missed. Dan always has a smile on his face. We will miss him dearly. God bless him.
Scott and Cindy Johnson

Dana Thompson

May 13, 2016

I just learned of Dan's death, and I'm both shocked and saddened by this news. We've been neighbors for many, many years, and he was always very kind and helpful. I'm sure I'm not speaking alone when I say that many of the residents here in Bridgewater at Geist will genuinely miss him!

Bali Indonesia

Mary Hoffman

May 13, 2016

I had the privilege of meeting my partner, Dan at a networking event. I was immediately impressed with his kind charming demeanor. He had a very endearing quality to him that made everyone want to be friends with him. Overall he was just a loving, loyal, kind soul. His smile, laugh and energy would light up a room esp with the jokes he loved to tell. Little did I know in less than a year after that networking event, I would have the privilege of sharing his life and home with him, and travel all around the world by his side. We shared the love of a lifetime that I will always treasure in my heart. I lovingly nicknamed him Mr. Worldwide.
Dan was more than a good man to me, he was also a dedicated father to his beautiful daughter. He was loyal to many life long friends and travel business relations. I have never seen a greater honest, hardworking business man as Dan Fields. His clients in the travel industry became he friends; he had friends all over the world. He often spoke of precious memories of industry friends with tears in his eyes. That's how much people that Dan loved meant to him. He felt their pain, their joys and their triumphs. He wanted the best for everyone. For those of us Dan left behind, he will be our guardian angel and I look forward to seeing him again. Until then I love you Dan; you will be missed. Thank you for leaving behind a legacy of friendship, loyalty, & love..................Mary

Eat, Pray, Love....in Bali Indonesia 2014

Mary Hoffman

May 13, 2016

Dan's personality lights up a room

Mary Hoffman

May 13, 2016

With the love of my life in Mykonos 2015

Mary Hoffman

May 13, 2016

John George

May 12, 2016

Doug - I was shocked and sadden to learn about Dan's passing. I have great memories of Dan at the Westin Indy and then seeing him at the various industry trade shows around the country. Always a big happy smile and a great laugh. He will be missed by many and my sympathies go to you and the entire Fields Family.

Pamela Battaglia

May 12, 2016

I was very sorry to hear of Dan's passing and extend my condolences to Mary, the woman who Dan loved, the woman that Dan chose to share his life and home with for the last two years. I always enjoyed all the pictures they shared with me and you could see how much Dan loved her. Mary, Dan was a lucky man to have you by his side holding his hand when he flew to the angels. God Bless you Mary.

Phil Noakes

May 12, 2016

Fields Family,

I I had the pleasure of traveling with Dan and Doug on many trips. Dan was a true professional and respected by all that worked with him.

I am so proud to have known Dan and remember him fondly.

My condolences to the family.

May 11, 2016

So very sad to see Daniel pass away far too soon. I appreciated every moment we spent together, often in the midst of crisis, but also with a confidence and Faith all would end well. Dan had an infectious smile, a gentle manner for such a big presence, and a laugh which could fill a room. May Our Lord comfort him in rest, and those of us left behind to be kind in our memories, and generous in our affections. Go in peace, my friend.

Chris ( C Mac ) McDonald

May 11, 2016

I first met Daniel & Doug doing a show with Eddie Rabbit.,He was very proffessional and a great guy.
We starting water skiing together some 18 years ago. He was a very accomplished slolum skier and a heck if a driver.
Always quick with a joke & had us constantly in stitches with laughter.
He was a great friend and confidant. Always there with good guidance and a helping hand. Got me through some tough times. I don't know that I'll ever get over the Loss of such a great Friend.
My heart & prayers goes out to his entire family.
Loved you Big Guy.

Jim Kollenda

May 10, 2016

Our humble condolences to Dan's family. He was a kind, fun, genuine and overall a great human being! We will miss you Dan, your friends at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts

Cindi Occhuizzo

May 10, 2016

I'm absolutely devasted to hear the news of my dear friend, Dan. I will miss his great spirit, larger than life personality and the many laughs we shared over the years. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time of sadness.

David Potter

May 10, 2016

On behalf of the Potter family, please accept our sincere sympathies for Danny's passing. As has been noted by previous entries, we were so blessed to have a great neighborhood and wonderful neighbors to grow up with that have provided for beautiful memories. It seems like it was just yesterday that we were anxiously awaiting another Indianapolis 500 weekend that included the neighborhood bike race that ended with a gathering at the Seidel homestead! Doug - please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless - David Potter

Rich Cronin

May 9, 2016

Dan was a great friend and a blast to hang out with. I'll miss you

Rick Towle

May 9, 2016

So many great memories from the "neighborhood" family...Dan was a part of our "family". He will be missed. To all of his family, strength and peace.

-Rick Towle

Kathleen Benner-Hart

May 9, 2016

So sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and all of Dan's family and friends. God bless you all, Kathleen Benner Hart

May 9, 2016

I have many happy professional memories with Dan and his team. He was creative, kind and paid attention to every detail for his clients. We will miss him in the industry. Doug my sincerest condolences to you and your family. I am thinking of you all always.
Sincerely,
Jackie Ludwig
Visit Tucson

Jim & Carol Hedback

May 9, 2016

Our thoughts and condolences go to the entire Fields family. May your heart soon be filled with those fun loving memories of Dan.

Jim & Carol Hedback

Mike Pickett

May 9, 2016

I've known Danny his entire life. When he was old enough to walk he was following Doug (and me and the other neighborhood guys) just about everywhere we went. He was never whiny, always curious and always smiling so he was cool to hang with.

Danny's legacy in my life continues on and will always be with me. He introduced me to his good friend Jennifer who became my wife. His passing leaves a hole in both our hearts.

Rick May

May 7, 2016

Sincere thoughts go to family, Dan always, always, had a smile and a kind word!

He will be sorely missed.

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