Daniel LeRoy Gilmore

Daniel LeRoy Gilmore obituary, Muskegon, MI

Daniel LeRoy Gilmore

Daniel Gilmore Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shoreline Memorial Services - Muskegon on Nov. 28, 2025.

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Daniel LeRoy Gilmore age 73 was born in Muskegon, Michigan on November 8, 1952, and passed away on November 25, 2025. Dan was preceded in death by his father, James LeRoy Gilmore; two brothers, Rodney Joe and Jeffrey Allen Gilmore; and a sister, Sandra Davis. Survivors include his daughter, Kathy Jo Gilmore; mother, Marilyn Gilmore-Mullins; grandson, Nicholas Gilmore; two great-grandchildren, Delilah and Keegan; three siblings, Michael (Susan) Gilmore, Debra DuRose, and Barbara (Dave) Kosten; companion, Judy Mink; several nieces and nephews.
Dan was a veteran of the United States Navy, he owned and operated an OTR trucking company for over 30 years. An avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and especially playing cribbage with the American Cribbage Congress Grass Root Club #229 at the Lakeside Eagles. According to his wishes cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held.
Arrangements By Shoreline Memorial Services -- Muskegon Chapel -- (231)-722-5050
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