Daniel Huard

Daniel Joseph Huard, 82, of De Soto, was born June 8, 1942, in Grand Forks, ND, to Willard and Agnes Huard. He passed away July 20, 2024.

The family moved to San Fernando, CA, in the early 1950’s.  Dan spent most of his life in the high desert in So. California. He worked as a heavy-duty mechanic, both as a union man for Operating Engineers and his own business, Daniel’s Equipment Repair.  In 1997, he made the move to Iowa.

Dan is survived by his wife, Nancy; children, Tammy (Bill), Brenda, Gary (Brenda) and Justin (Stephanie); grandchildren, James, Cynthia, Joshua, Derek, Devon and Cayden; and great grandchildren, Elexis, Aliyah, Lil James, and Eligh. He was predeceased in death by his parents; brothers Jack and Ken; and grandson, Michael.

Dan’s joys in life were family, friends, travel, dirt bikes, Willie’s Roadhouse and ice cream.

A private family graveside service will be held at the Dexter Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the staff at EveryStep Hospice and ask that memorial contributions be given to them at https://www.everystep.org/donate.