He was born on June 2, 1946, to Ann Winer Rion and John M. Rion.
Dan never wavered in his Christian faith; he is with God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We will be together again.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pricilla Russell; and nephew, Jeffrey Russell.
Dan is survived by his loving wife and life partner, Marsha; brother-in-law, Jerry Russell; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Judy and Tom Lewis; nieces and nephews, John and Susan Russell, Jerry Russell, Pam Russell, Patty and Mitch Mitchell, Jason Russell, John and Roz Lewis, and Mark and Kara Lewis; many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces, great-great-nephews, and cousins; and many wonderful friends. All those remaining were treasures to him.
There will be no service.
If one wishes to make a remembrance gift, please consider a Christian organization. Thank you.
The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfield.
