Daniel Wiater Obituary
Daniel Paul Wiater, age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Skaalen Nursing Home. He was born on November 28, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Joseph and Irene Wiater. Daniel married the love of his life Dolores Ceranek on April 24, 1971.
Daniel is survived by his loving wife Dolores; daughter, Jennifer Naughtin and her child Kaylee; son, Joseph (Amy) Wiater and children Alexis, Joanna, and Andrew; daughter Julie (Mike) Nowakowski, and children Abigail and Michael; daughter Barbara (Tony) Honiotes, and children Jack, Pete, and Theo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers James and William Wiater.
A private family gathering will take place at a later date.
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