Daniel Lee Vandever was born Nov. 21, 1962, in St. Joseph, Mo., the son of David and Bernice (Carrel) Vandever. Daniel grew up in St. Joseph and graduated from Central High School in St. Joseph and attended technical school where he focused on welding and fabrication. Daniel had a great work ethic and took pride in a hard day’s work. He worked various jobs throughout the years and while employed with Herzog, his work brought him to Fairmont, Minn. While working in Fairmont, Daniel met Tina Moeller. It was love at first sight and Daniel knew he had met his soul mate. In the early 90’s, Dan made the move to Fairmont and the couple was married on May 21, 1994. Together, Dan and Tina made their home on an acreage near Fairmont. After a short marriage, Tina passed away and Dan took on the task of raising their 9-month-old son, Dustyn.

Daniel was a wonderful father who always tried to live life to the fullest. He was strong willed and learned to live through adversity. He treasured spending time with family and friends and was happiest when those he loved were around. In his youth, Dan enjoyed hunting and was an accomplished welder and fabricator. He enjoyed tinkering with vehicles and was always willing to give a helping hand to anyone in need. Dan will be greatly missed by those that loved him and called him a friend. Left to cherish his memory is his son, Dustyn Vandever; stepson, Nicholas Moeller; siblings, David Vandever and Debbie (Jeff) Quillin; two brothers-in-law, David (Kathy) Moeller and Don Moeller; sister-in-law, Christi (Chris) Yoder; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, David and Bernice Vandever; wife, Tina Vandever; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roland and Evelyn Moeller. www.lakeviewfuneralhome.net

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