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BORN
1937
DIED
2020
Daniel Hix Obituary
Dan is survived by the love of his life, Joan, and his favorite canine companion, Carly Sue, both of the home; daughters Dana Hummell of Overland Park and Jean (Robert) Viloria of Lawrence; son Bryan of Lenexa; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brother, Clifford and sister-in-law, Judy of Pittsburg; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by twin sons, John and David Hix, his sister, Helen (Bob) Stroud and several beloved members of his extended family.
Prior to his own departure, Dan mourned the passing of many cherished friends. Among those he frequently remembered were Carl Endicott, Henry McGeorge, Merritt Vandris and Mary Kay Fanoele.
A memorial service planned for late May / early June will be announced. The family invites those who knew and loved Dan to email memories or photos to [email protected].
His family and friends love Dan and will miss him until we see him again
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Hix
Bob Lemon
April 26, 2022
Dan and his family were a nice surrogate family to me when I still lived in Pittsburg. I learned a lot from the family and from Dan. I am grateful for those times and often refer back to them in my memory.
Aaron Caruthers
May 4, 2020
Aaron Caruthers
May 4, 2020
Aaron Caruthers
May 4, 2020
Phil Ward
May 3, 2020
I grew up across the street from Dan & Joan Hix in the 70's and he was always helping me with my "hot rod" cars, lending a hand, engine lift, parts or whatever he could. Bright, very funny and twisted sense of humor Dan had. He also paid my last semester tuition and books at PSU with no strings attached and said if I couldn't find a job when I graduated with my Automotive Engineering degree that I could come work at HIX Corporation who he and his brother Cliff founded in the early 60's. Well... 35 years later, I'm still working at HIX as the Engineering Manager there and LOVE my job. Dan gave me MANY rides in the various cars he had (Zoro was the best) and always tried to scare the heck out of me on the bypass (but it didn't work, I just loved him spinning the tires at 80 MPH when he'd say "hang on and watch this"). Hundreds of stories of Dan that I'll treasure forever. One heck of a man, father to his kids and husband to Joan. Didn't get to see Dan in his later years, but will miss him for sure and in debt to him for giving me the job I love. RIP Dan Hix.
Joe
May 3, 2020
Dan was an amazing person in so many ways - sharp, witty, creative, fun to be around, and had a great sense of humor, and knew how to get things done. I was lucky enough to work with him and Bryan, Jean, Dana and Joan In Lawrence for a bit, and enjoyed my time with them. My condolences to the whole family.
Bill & Dot Hagman
May 3, 2020
Dan and Joan were always great next door neighbors. God's blessings to you Joan and your children.
Sharon Vandris
May 2, 2020
Joan and all of the Hix family, So sorry for your loss. Dan was a great guy and was highly thought of by many people.
Bob Simoncic
May 2, 2020
So sorry. Thoughts and prayers for the family. I will miss our friendship. He was a good man and friend. Bob and Fran Simoncic
Bob and Fran Simoncic
May 2, 2020
So sorry. Thoughts and prayers for the family. We will miss him and our friendship over the years. He was a good man and friend.
Bob and Fran Simoncic
Joy Vertz
May 2, 2020
Joan, We are so sorry to hear about Danny.You are in our prayers.Joy and Dick Vertz.
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