58, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. He is survived by his loving family; his partner John Lemke, parents Lee and Joyce Benton, sister Denise (John) Kasza, brother Steve (Mindy) Benton, nieces and nephews; Jennifer (Jon) Kiefer, Joanna Kasza, Jackson Kasza, Jacob Kasza, Jocelyn Kasza, Connor Benton, Sarah Benton, and Claire Benton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Daniel's name to the Foothills Animal Shelter, 580 McIntyre St., Golden, CO 80401 - www.foothillsanimalshelter.org.
Arrangements under the direction of Olinger Crown Hill Mortuary, Cemetery & Arboretum, Wheat Ridge, CO.