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Daniel Gorman "Dan" Erdel
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Visitation will be Friday from 9:00 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Erdel passed away at 5:19 PM Saturday, July 27, 2024, at Monroe Manor in Paris.
He was born January 24, 1928, in Mexico the son of Emil Elmer and Elizabeth Eunice Gorman Erdel.
Dan married June Audrey Frieden on February 15, 1965, in Laddonia and she survives.
Other survivors include: two Children; Beth (Philip) Whelan of Monroe City and Peggy (Jimmy) Davidson of Paris, one sister Bonnie Berrey of Monroe City, thirty-four grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by son Gene Trower and brother Lee Douglas Erdel.
Dan was a faithful member of the Laddonia Presbyterian Church his entire life where he would serve as a deacon. He was also a large supporter of his community by helping with the Laddonia 4th of July celebration and serving on the soil and water board. Dan enjoyed collecting John Deere toy tractors, farming, and gardening which he was happy to share with everyone. He was an extremely kind person that will be greatly missed by family, friends, and his community.
Pallbearers will be Payden Whelan, Jeremy Whelan, John Travis Trower, Bruce Erdel, Brian Erdel, and Jaydon Holland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Laddonia Presbyterian Church or the Laddonia Missouri Athletic Association in care of Bienhoff Funeral Home P.O. Box 6 Laddonia, MO 63352.
Online expressions of sympathy may be made at www.bienhofffuneralhome.com
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