Daniel Gene McCreery (Dan the Man), 61 went to be with the Lord and our beautiful son, Kameron Mikal on May 29, 2023. What a joyous reunion!!!

Born on April 25, 1962, to Gene and Sue McCreery. Grew up in Lafayette and was a 1982 graduate of McCutcheon High School. Following graduation, he joined the Marine Corp which made him a 3^rd generation Marine.  He received numerous Meritorious awards and served as a 1^st Platoon Squad leader. He served a year in Okinawa, Japan. In December of 1986 he was honorably discharged and came home to Lafayette, IN. A week after returning home, he met Susan A. Courtney. Her first words to him were, “So, you are Dan the Man?” It was love at first sight and they were married June 9, 1988. They had two handsome and talented sons: KC Wayne and Kameron Mikal.

Daniel was employed at Subaru of American (SIA) for 28 years and 7 months, as a Team Leader. He worked in a few different areas, ending his career at the Docking Line. He was a dedicated employee. Retired March 21, 2023.  Out of high school he worked at K-Mart, where he met many life-long friends. He was briefly employed at Landis and Gyr and Wabash National prior to being hired at SIA.

Daniel is survived by wife, Susan, and son KC Wayne (Sheena) of California. Two of the most wonderful grandsons, Kamden Gene and Kash Allen (Lafayette). He has 2 sisters, Susan Ryan of Lafayette, Cindi Kubicek (Joel) of Wisconsin and a half sister, Kim Shirar of Frankfort. He has 2 stepsisters, Michelle Jabot of Lafayette and Jackie Kelly of Arizona, and a stepbrother Michael Kelsey of Lafayette.

Dan the Man was a kind-hearted, soft-spoken man. Susan always said he was the nicest person she had ever met. He cared for and provided for his family. He was honored to be a dad and adored his sons; they were his pride and joy. He absolutely loved being a Papple to Kamden and Kash. His hobby was his wife, Susan. He loved her more than words could ever be spoken. He was her rock, her forever and always. Dan loved to dance, laugh, and sing. He loved music, Randy Travis was one he favored and sounded like when he sang. Susan’s last words to him were, “Dan the Man, I’m goin’a love you forever and ever, Amen.”

Dan the Man was diagnosed with Myelofibrosis, a rare bone marrow blood cancer in Sept. 2022. Acute Myeloid Leukemia was an added complication. He fought the disease with constant hopefulness, and with a smile on his face…never giving up, right to the end.

A heartfelt “Thank You” to the Franciscan Oncological Center, and the Chemo Staff for all the care and support that was given to Daniel. A special “Thank You” goes out to the Franciscan Hospice Nurses. Each one of you was so kind and compassionate every time you entered our home – Angels on Earth.

Daniel is preceded in death by his dear son, Kameron Mikal, his father and mother (Gene McCreery and Sue McCreery Kelsey), stepfather, Jack Kelsey and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

A visitation will be held Saturday June 3, 2023, at the Soller-Baker Funeral Home, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. from 10:00am – 12:00pm followed by the funeral service at 12:00pm. Interment Meadow View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the family to help with medical expenses.