Dan was born on December 6, 1948 in Canton to the late Sherman and Catherine (Sullivan) Gillard. He graduated from Lincoln High School and spent many years working as a professional painter. Dan especially enjoyed spending his free time with Zach, Hannah, and Amanda, listening to talk radio, and he was an avid reader, especially of Louis L’Amour.
Dan is survived by his three children: Daniel Ryan Gillard, Amanda (Troy) Gillard, and Zach (Hannah) Gillard; three grandchildren: Shaybrianna, Gage, and Rylie; and eight siblings: John, Mike, Christine, David, Suzanne, William, Sarah, and Brian.
Along with his parents, Dan is preceded in death by his brothers: Steve, Jim, Greg, and Jeff.
A private graveside service will be held at Sunset Hills Burial Park. An online memorial can be viewed at www.karlofh.com
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18