Daniel G. Challis

79, of Beech Grove, passed away on April 12, 2016. Daniel was a lifelong resident of Beech Grove, serving 29 years with the Beech Grove Police Department, 11 years as their Police Chief. He was a private investigator for the Hoosier Lottery from 1990 until 2000 and was a member of the Sarah Fisher Racing Team from 2008 until 2014. He was a graduate of Beech Grove High School, Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, and The FBI National Academy. He also served in the United States Army and as the President of the Indiana Association Chiefs of Police. Pappy will be dearly missed by all who knew him, including his wife of 53 years, Shirley; his children Rob Challis and Danelle (Matthew) Grimes; his grandchildren, Johnathan and Madisyn Challis, Emma Grimes, Kylie Challis, Ethan Grimes and Alyssa Challis. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mary; his brothers, Donald (Dolores) and Jerold; his brother-in-law, Robert Strand; his mother-in-law, Mae Kendall; his father-in-law, John Strand and several aunts, uncles, and nephews. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 5pm-9pm and Monday, April 18, 2016 from 10am until the time of service at 11 am in Little and Sons Beech Grove Chapel. Memorial Contributions may be made to Franciscan Oncology Center. A message of Condolence may be left at www.littleandsonsbeechgrove.com.