He was born July 9, 1944 in Bloomington, son of Carl Otto and Thelma Whitehead Erdman. He married Barbara Culbertson Steele on September 4, 1981 in Gibson City.
Surviving are his wife of Bloomington; one daughter, Dawn (Kevin) Alexander of Bloomington; one son, David Erdman of Ft. Myers, FL; step-children, Joan (Jerry) Eastburn of Springfield, Janet Reynolds of Bloomington and James Steele of Bloomington. Also surviving are three grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Joyce) Erdman of Bloomington and two nieces, Patti S. Erdman and Bonnie S. Erdman, both of Bloomington.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one infant sister, Elizabeth Susan Erdman.
Dan worked as an engineering clerk at Illinois Power Company, retiring after 30 years. He was a former member of PWP (Parents Without Partners) in Bloomington and a member of Odd Fellows. Dan was also a member of Vale Community Church in Bloomington.
There will be no services or visitation. Cremation rites have been accorded. East Lawn Funeral Home in Bloomington is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the National Diabetes Foundation. Online condolences may be submitted to www.EastLawn-Bloomington.com.
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