Aug. 20, 1938 - Jan. 20, 2013

GRANGER - Daniel M. DeBeck, 74, passed away at 12:40 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013, in his home in Granger.

He was born Aug. 20, 1938, in Mishawaka to Marcel DeBeck and Mildred (Morris) DeBeck-Goins. On June 18, 1960, he married Elaine Leda in South Bend.

She survives along with one son, Brian DeBeck of Granger. Also surviving are two sisters, Billie (Robert) Brunsman of Jefferson and Mary Louise (Peter) Rittenhouse of Phoenix.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Daniel was a U.S. Army veteran and later worked as a conductor for many years. He worked for New York Central Railroad, Penn Central Railroad, Conrail Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad, from which he retired in 2005.

In his spare time he enjoyed trap shooting, working on cars and playing cards. He also liked dogs, especially doberman pinchers.

Visitation for Daniel will be from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2013, at Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home in Osceola.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Riley Hospital for Children.

Zimmerman-Inman Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.

bill dempster, bristol, IN sorry to here abt dan may he rip

jack franks, nokomis, FL Sorry to hear of the loss of Dan. I worked with him on the railroad many times. He was a good man and a good railroader.

Kathy & Roger Kyle, Union, MI Sorry for your loss. Our prayers to you Brian and your family.

Bruce Stoner, Arroyo Grande , CA Worked with Dan on the railroad in Elkhart from 1971 to 1984. He was a really nice man. I was a crew dispatcher and called Dan to work. Was there when he lost his hand. my prayers go out to his family

Larrt Krazit, Elkhart, IN So sorry Brian for the loss of your father.... I enjoyed working with him...... My thoughts & prayers will be with you & your mother & family in this difficult time...........