Daniel Pilkenton
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Dan was born December 14, 1951, in Davenport, Iowa, but raised in Cedar Rapids. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1970. He worked at Elmcrest as a grounds maintenance foreman for twenty years and also Collins Aerospace for thirteen years, until his retirement in 2016.
He was a mild-mannered man, with a good sense of humor. He had a love for music and art. He played guitar in local bands in the 1980's. He enjoyed painting, sketching, putting together model cars, and a good crossword. He enjoyed Iowa Hawkeye Football and following Caitlin Clark's basketball career.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lynn; children, Laina, Nate, and Krissy; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, two sisters, Paula Ketchum and Patti (Mark) Greve; brothers-in-law, Jerry Vaillancourt and Don (Beth) Lucas; sister-in-law, Beth (Glenn) Kieler; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold (Leah) Pilkenton and Betty (Bob) Higgins; and sister, Pam Vaillancourt.
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1844 1st Ave. NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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