Daniel J. Distel, 79, passed away on January 6, 2026. Beloved Husband of Anna, nee Racky, for a loving 52 years. Devoted Father of Jennifer (William Murfree), Matthew (Amanda), and Edward. Proud Grandpa of Amber (Charles) Brooker, Natalie Polzin, Blake, Sydney, Sienna and Elijah. Loving Son of the late Alex and Anne, nee Vanckus. Fond Brother of Carol (the late James) Petta, John (Loreli), Margaret (the late Ken) Wilkosz, and the late Robert (Alice). Uncle and Cousin of many.
Visitation to take place Sunday, January 11, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Funeral to follow Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM at the funeral home, processing to St. Linus Catholic Church, 10300 Lawler Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 for the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Alsip, IL.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Dnaiel's name to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) at https://www.dav.org/ or to a Veteran support charity of your choice.
