- Dan attended Stephenson High School then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on October 27, 1971 and was honorably discharged on November 5, 1973. During his time in the Marines, he earned the following medals: National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Expert and Pistol Marksman.
Dan was a member of the American Legion. He worked as a logger and retired from KSU in Marinette, Wis.
Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing with his grandson Lucas, gardening, learning about history and being taught how to play chess by Lucas. He recently moved back in the area from Fairbanks Alaska where they resided.
Dan is survived by his wife Barb of Daggett, MI;
stepdaughter Dee Dee (Chris);
grandson Lucas Smith of Fairbanks Alaska;
brothers: Dale Pell; David Pell; Todd (Anna) Pell and Norman (Sandy) Pell, all of Stephenson, MI;
brother-in-law John "Jack" (Carol) Bolen of Stephenson, MI;
And many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents and niece Rachel Pell.
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