Daniel V. Mallory, of Celina, died 6:25 P.M. Friday, September 18, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, after a sudden illness.

He was born October 5, 1957, in Saint Marys, the son of Vernon "Bud" and Mary Jane (Kelly) Mallory. He married Carla Sue Reineke on October 19, 1974; she survives at the residence.

He is also survived by his daughter: Rhonda (Ryan) Luurtsema of Hudsonville, Michigan; by his two grandchildren: Braiden Luurtsema and Makenzi Luurtsema. He is survived by his siblings: Tony (Star) Mallory of Sidney; Rick (Elaine) Mallory of Saint Marys; Tom (Michele) Mallory of Saint Marys; Kristia (Mike) Koch of Saint Marys.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by a brother, Todd Mallory.

Dan retired from Parker-Hannifin Corporation in St. Marys after 42 years of service. He loved fishing and canoeing. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Saint Marys.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, the Reverend Alex Witt, celebrant. Private family burial rites will be held.

Memorial gifts may be given to the Celina Food Bank. Condolences may be sent to Dan's family via Millerfuneralhomes.net. Miller Funeral Home, 1605 Celina Road, Saint Marys, is entrusted with Dan's funeral arrangements.