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Danny Stetson Obituary
Danny "Boone" Stetson
RAPID CITY - Danny "Boone" Stetson, age 76, died on January 24, 2024 at Monument Health, Rapid City, SD.
He was born in Crawford, Nebraska on September 23, 1947, the second of six brothers, to Cleoand Wanda (Christensen) Stetson. Danny graduated from Crawford High School in 1966. Heserved in the U.S. Army from 1967 to 1969. Danny held several jobs throughout his life, retiringfrom a 30 plus year career with Harris Sales, where he was commonly known as "Dan the BreadMan." Danny married Gayle (Douthit) Stetson on August 22, 1971. He enjoyed playing golf,especially with his kids. Wednesdays were spent golfing in the Men's League at the RidgeviewCountry Club. He enjoyed visits to the casino, although his luck usually ran cold! He loveddrinking coffee with his "coffee buddies" where they shared the local "news" with each other.He took great pleasure in rolling dice at coffee and at the golf course where he usually foundhimself on the winning side! Family get-togethers found Danny and his five brothers playingPinochle together.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Rick and Dr. William Stetson, brothers-in-law, Melvin and Gaylen Douthit, and daughter-in-law, Stephanie Stetson. Danny is survived by his wife Gayle Stetson, his son Matt (Hannah) Stetson of North Platte and daughter Nikki (Greg) Krotz of Chadron. He is also survived by his step-grandson, Isaiah Keepes of Belton, Missouri, brothers Kenny and Brad Stetson of Chadron and Duane (Jeanine) Stetson of Omaha, sisters-in-law, Sandy Stetson and Anna Stetson of Chadron, Norma Cozad of WoodLake, Shirley Douthit of Crawford, Lois Douthit of Fort Collins, and brother-in-law, Lonnie (Verona) Douthit of Crawford. Danny is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation for Danny will be held at the Chamberlain Chapel in Chadron, NE on Monday, January 29th from 5-7 PM. A celebration of life will be held at Chamberlain Chapel on Tuesday, January 30th at 10 AM with Russ Seger officiating. Interment will follow in the Crawford Cemetery. Those who wish to remember Danny in a special way may make gifts in his memory to the Chadron Circle of Light.
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