Daniel R. Easton

Daniel R. “Dan” Easton, 36, of Dallas, TX, Formerly Kearney, died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at his home in Dallas. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, August 11, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney. Father Joe Hannappel, Father Art Faesser and Father Jonathan Sorensen will officiate. Burial will follow in the Plainview Cemetery near Maxwell, NE at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will be Sunday, August 10, 2014 from 5:00 p.m.to 6:00 p.m. with a vigil wake service at 6:00 p.m. all at the church. A memorial fund has been established in Daniel’s name, care of the family. Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. Daniel was born August 12, 1977 in Kearney to Robert and Maureen (David) Easton. As a child, Dan was active in many sports and earned the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. He attended Kearney Catholic High School, graduating in 1996. He then attended UNK and played on the football team all four years. After graduating with his degree in Telecommunications, he moved to Dallas, TX and started a job with the company that is now Verizon Business, being recruited directly out of college. He just recently celebrated his 14th year with the company as a Senior Engineer. Dan was a key member of a specialized planning group for long-distance transport, specifically ultra long haul equipment. He loved Nebraska football and the Denver Broncos, as well as all sports and continued playing into adulthood. He especially loved his job. In 2009 Dan married Shannon Carter and to this union a daughter, Hailey, was born. Dan also became a step-father to a son, Collin. Survivors include his daughter Hailey of Dallas, TX; father, Robert Easton and his wife Marie of Kearney; sisters, Amy Schroder and her husband Bill of Funk, NE, and Susie Oligmueller and husband Jon of Hickman, NE, 3 nephews, 3 nieces; grandmother, Marilyn David of Arvada, CO and many extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mikki Easton; grandfather, Thomas David; grandparents, Merlyn and Robert Easton; aunt, Janet Sessum and brother-in-law, Mathew Henriksen. PDF Printable Version

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Daniel R. Easton

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