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DANIEL D MCCAIN
1926 - 2011
DANIEL D MCCAIN
1926 - 2011
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DANIEL MCCAIN Obituary
Daniel graduated from Michigantown High School (IN) in 1944 and attended Purdue University after graduation. He received a Bachelor's Degree and a Master's Degree in Education from Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana after serving as a sergeant in the US Army in 1945.
Mr. McCain was an educator his entire professional career. He served as both a teacher and a principal at Kyger Elementary School in Frankfort, Indiana, then later retired in 1992 from Ready Elementary School in Griffith, Indiana where he was the principal for nearly 30 years.
Mr. McCain married Wilma Parker on August 1, 1952 in Burlington, Indiana. She died on April 28, 2004 in Springfield, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wilma, sister Mary Ellen Johnson who died in 2008, brother Mark who died in 1972, and brother Dale who died in 2007. He is survived by a son David Lee (Susan) of Greensboro, North Carolina, a grandson Daniel David McCain of Virginia Beach, Virginia and a granddaughter Kelly Monaghan McCain Parker (Michael) also of Greensboro, North Carolina.
While living in Northwest Indiana, Daniel served as an elder at First Presbyterian Church in Munster, Indiana. He was also very active in Westminster Presbyterian Church in Springfield upon his death. Viewing will be Tuesday, July 5th 11:00am until 12:30pm, funeral services will follow at 12:30 pm followed by burial in Camp Butler National Military Cemetery. Bisch West Funeral Home 2931 S. Koke Mill Rd. Springfield is in charge of arrangements.
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davy crockett
August 4, 2011
im gonna misss you Daniel. i loved exchanging emails with you. Maybe we can chat again in the future. your wonderful. thanks for the friendship, davy your louisiana buddy
July 16, 2011
McCain Family
Dan and I got to be email friends this past Spring. We enjoyed sharing things of our lives as we both had similar backgrounds. We always enjoyed writing to each other. I knew he was having problems in his last email and since I lost contact I assumed the worst and confirmed that in my search tonight. I am so sorry for your loss. He and I had plans for me to come visit him and he would show me the sites of Springfield but we never got to do that. He seemed like a wonderful man and we shared many email sessions. I know you will miss him as I will too miss his almost daily arrival of a lengthy email from him.
Ron Fredericks
Vincennes, IN
Pam Negovetich
July 10, 2011
Dave and family,
I worked with Dan at Ready School. He was always supportive and understanding. He was so proud of his family and their accomplishments. I know he will be missed by many.My sincerest sympathy on your loss.
July 9, 2011
Dear David,
I learned of Dan's passing from George Smith who checked the Springfield paper obituaries. What a shock. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Dan loved you and his grandchildred greatly. He was so proud of you and spoke of you and the family often when we--his Ball State friends--got together for vacation trips. He was so looking forward to Daniel's wedding.
Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Dan will miss him but will have many fond memories of his kind and generous nature. A true friend.
I will remember Dan always.
Sincerely,
Don Chapin
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Judy Lott
July 5, 2011
Dear Dave and Sue,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how special father's are, no matter the age.
We could not attend the service because I had to take Dick to the hospital. He is doing fine, but I was there with him all day.
our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly, Judy and Dick lott
Becky Hendricks
July 5, 2011
To Dan's family, I had the distinct pleasure of working with your father on the sell of his Chapel Hill home. He was a true gentleman to work with, very proud of his family, and I enjoyed very much working with him. My sympathies to you and I know you have many treasured memories. Becky Lober Hendricks
Marcia & Bruce Bagg
July 5, 2011
Dan and Wilma were wonderful friends and neighbors on Chapel Hill Drive in Springfield. It was our gift to have them in our lives for so long. Our thoughts are with you Dan & Sue, Kelly and Dan.
Bryson Hatfield
July 4, 2011
Dan, I was so blessed to have such a dear friend as you. You were one of my dearest friends and I loved you dearly. You always sent some of the best emails and always had something witty to say or something to make me laugh. You always took time to talk to me and I am blessed to have know such a sweet old man as you (you always at me when I called you that).
We will miss you,
Bryson Hatfield
Donna (Mirda)Blanton
July 4, 2011
Mr. McCain, I was lucky enough to have attended Ready Elementary School while you were the principal. You were a wonderful presence and so good with children. We all loved you!
Brian Arnott
July 4, 2011
Thank you for allowing me to spend some time with you. I was a very lucky person to know you. Miss you already. Love you!!
Sallye and Ed Parker
July 3, 2011
We only met Pops once, for two days at Kelly and Mike's wedding. The impression, fortified with his message during the ceremony and etched in stone with the stories and remembrances offered by Dave since, was indelible. We share your grief and offer our condolences. May the joy and service his life exhibited get you past this time of sorrow as you continue to pay his gifts forward.
Jennifer Denton
July 3, 2011
Thank you for being such a wonderful principal. Ready Elementary School was the best because of you!!
July 3, 2011
Thank you Mr. McCain - you were a great example for young men growing up. Those days at Eldon Ready seem like yesterday. You will be missed. Ryan Carrell
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