Dané Bixler Obituary
Dané Bixler, 57, of Elkhart, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1968, in Goshen, Indiana, to Ronald L. Miller and Sara V. Spry.
Dané is survived by her beloved son, Griffin Bixler; her siblings, Debra (Michael) Albin of Goshen, Dawn (Lisa) Newsome of Warsaw, David (Jill) Miller of Goshen and Christopher (Danielle) Miller of Washington D.C.; her lifelong best friend, Jenny Aller; and her two nieces and six nephews.
She worked in the RV industry as a sales administrator. Dané was a devoted fan of Notre Dame sports and enjoyed reading, spending time outdoors, biking, running, and flower gardening. Above all, she loved the Lord, her family, and her faithful canine sidekick, Leroy.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to Dogtown Resort, 11925 County Road 10, Middlebury, Indiana 46540.
Yoder-Culp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements
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1911 South Main Street, Goshen, IN 46526
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