Daniel Wayne Lierly

1940 - 2016

Daniel Wayne Lierly, 76, of Quincy, died at 7:51 a.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016, at his home.

Born Feb. 29, 1940, in Kellerville, Dan was the son of Daniel and Reta Schieferdecker Lierly. He married Norma J. Nelson April 1, 1967, in Quincy. She survives.

Dan was of the Catholic faith. He was a member of the Mart Heinen Club and was a 46-year member of South Side Boat Club.

An outdoorsman, Dan loved tending to his garden and working in his yard. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed mushroom hunting. Dan also loved animals and enjoyed caring for the many cats he had over the years.

Mr. Lierly was employed at Electric Wheel for 25 years and then for Titan Wheel for 18 years until his retirement.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Norma; three children, William W. "Bill" Lierly of Quincy, Pamela K. Maddox of Ballwin, Mo., and Daniel K. Lierly of South Carolina; seven grandchildren, Eric Eagon (Katie), Christopher Eagon, Maurine Jobe, Patrick Eagon (Tricia), Casey Lierly, Richard Lierly and Devon Lierly; four great-grandchildren, Hailey Jobe, Hannah Jobe, Nicole Lierly and Sophia Holt; two sisters, Shearon Armel (Gary) of Galva and Georgia Vasen (Jim) of Quincy; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents.

SERVICES: At the request of Mr. Lierly, cremation has been accorded and no services will be held.

MEMORIALS: Quincy Humane Society, Madonna House of Quincy or the charity of the donor's choice in care of Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home, 1435 State, Quincy, IL 62301.

ARRANGEMENTS: Zehender Robinson Stormer Cookson Funeral Home.

Condolences may be expressed online at whig.com.