Daniel B. Sterling
August 16, 2014
Daniel B. Sterling, 84, was born July 3, 1930, in Des Moines, the son of Bradford and Hazel Sterling. He passed away at Mercy Medical Center on August 16, 2014.
Daniel retired as a revenue agent for the Iowa Department of Revenue. In addition, he spent over 20 years as an enumerator for the USDA. Daniel enjoyed hunting, walking, golf and his dogs. He was a member of the NRA, American Legion and Oakwood United Methodist Church.
Daniel had a sense of humor and liked socializing with his friends and having fun. Above all, he loved his family and would do anything for them.
Daniel is survived by his sister, Jean Faupel; daughter, Donna “Didi” Loynachan (Matthew); son, Bradford “Brad” Sterling; former wife and friend, Jean Kitzmiller; granddaughters, Jennifer “Jenni” Liston and Shannan Belden; six great-grandchildren, Anakin Liston, Bethany, Christian, Caitlin, Caleb and Wyatt Belden; and many, many friends.
The family will receive visitors from 2 to 4 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Services will follow at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery, 1 NE 60th Ave., Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Daniel.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carol Denny
08/21/2014
So sorry for your lost, my prayers go out to you and family.
Karla Crawford
08/19/2014
I had the pleasure of working with Dan as an enumerator for several years. He was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with Dan's family.
Shari Stall
08/19/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with Dan's family. He was a special coworker and friend that will be greatly missed.
Jeannie Taylor
08/18/2014
Love and miss you grandpa. Jenni I wish I could make it easier.
Eva Royce (Chaney)
08/18/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Didi, Jenny, and Shannon. He was a great dad, grandfather and great grandfather. Remembering the good times will definitely help in the days ahead.
Debi Denny
08/18/2014
So sorry to hear this Didi. Sending my thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
Mark Miller
08/18/2014
I was deeply saddened by the news of Dan's passing. He was a wonderful person. I know losing Dan hurts now, but the pain we feel will eventually be replaced by the many happy memories we have of Dan.