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Daniel Lytle Obituary
Daniel Royer Lytle passed away on November 21, 2024, at his residence in Jamesville, Virginia.
Son of the late Robert Paul and Martha Stewart Lytle. Dan was the beloved husband of Ann Hayden, and loving father of Jennifer Lytle Bennett (Bruce) and Elizabeth Anne Storelli, Grandfather to Naomi and Gabriel Bennett, Joshua Lytle (deceased), Justin and Anthony Storelli. He was predeceased by his brother Thomas (Mary Lou).
Dan was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, attended Valley Forge Military Academy, and graduated from the University of Richmond. He was second lieutenant in the US Army Infantry from 1964 through 1966, an experience that helped shape his character throughout his years.
Dan lived his life in full measure. He was an ad guy, working in Rochester, New York, and on Madison Avenue. In addition to his family, he loved shooting sporting clays, smoking cigars, his bird dogs, (Tilly), fishing, tending Purple Martins, a good story, a great laugh, great music, and especially cherished the many close friends he made along the way.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wildlife ER, 7027 Mackatouces Point Road, Jamesville, Virginia 23398.
Services will be at a later date.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements were made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore, Virginia.
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