Daniel Bish

Daniel Wayne Bish, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 12, 2017. He was born in Des Moines, on September 20, 1949 the son of Robert and Gayle Bish.

Danny proudly served in the United States Marines during Vietnam from 1966-1970. He was a long time heavy equipment operator for the Des Moines Water Works, enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Vikings. Danny loved his family and friends, always supportive and willing to lend a helping hand. Most of all, Danny was a kind and loving man, shown by how he cared for his ailing wife for many years.

Danny is survived by his wife of 46 years, Rita; children, Rob Bish (fiancé, Melissa Hills), Hope Bish (Jerry Leach); grandchildren, Damon, Sky, Kayanna, and DeKota; brother, Ted (Carol) Bish; sisters, Cyndie (Bob) Toth-Steiniger and Mary (Everett) Thrasher; a host of other loving relatives and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Edie Groess; aunt, Darlene Robinson; and step-mom, Pat Bish.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. The family will receive visitors from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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