He was born in Pontiac, Michigan on November 5, 1977. Dan graduated from L'anse Creuse High School class of 1996. He went on to have a career in aerospace for Chardam Gear and in his spare time he enjoyed going hunting and shooting.
Dan is survived by his mother, Margaret Kelly; Brother, Michael (Jennifer) Phillips; and nephew Colton Phillips along with a number of aunts, uncles and cousins.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday April 2, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Pixley Funeral Home in Rochester, Michigan. A Funeral Mass for Dan will be held on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 with instate beginning at 10:30 AM and Mass to begin 11:00 AM at St. Iraneus Catholic Church in Rochester Hills, Michigan.