OBITUARY

Daniel "Five O" John Banut

March 16, 1950November 20, 2020
Obituary of Daniel "Five O" John Banut
Daniel John Banut, 70, died unexpectedly on Friday, November 20, 2020 in his home. Born in Fort Wayne on March 16, 1950, he was the son of the late John P. and Marguerite (Moisica) Banut. Dan graduated from Central Catholic High School in 1968. He retired from Neff Engineering, where he was a Mechanical Engineer. Dan enjoyed fishing, boating, and spending time with family and friends. He loved watching Notre Dame Sports. Dan was known as “Five O” by many of his close friends. He is survived by his 4-legged companion, Clementine, his dog; sisters, Janice (Rocky) Nawrocki and Joana (Robert) Wyatt; nephew, Justin Nawrocki; nieces, Melissa (Steven) Keller and Jamie Wyatt; great-nephews, Jaxson and Maxwell Nawrocki and Wyatt Keller; great-niece-Jocelyn Keller; special and dear friends, Cheryl and Mark Walls, Brea and Ryan Todd, Brennen Melton, and Marie Steinbrecher; and many other relatives and friends. Dan was also preceded in death by his parents, John and Marguerite Banut; grandparents, Vasile and Marie Moisica; and niece, Alexis Nawrocki. Due to COVID concerns, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Noble County, Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, or the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo. Arrangements entrusted to C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home.

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