Nathan Eric McDaniel's Obituary
Decatur-Nathan Eric McDaniel, 35, of Creston, Iowa, formerly of Decatur, lost his fight with cancer Monday, September 6, 2010. He passed away in his sleep at his residence, surrounded by friends and loved ones.
Memorial services to celebrate Nate's life will be graveside 11:00 am Friday, November 5, 2010 in Graceland Cemetery. Services will conclude with the 'Flight Home' ceremony. Visitation will be from 5 ' 7:00 pm Thursday at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the Greater Regional Home Care & Hospice, 1715 West Prairie St., Suite A, Creston, Iowa 50801. Online memories and condolences may be shared with Nate's family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Nate was born February 4, 1975 in Granite City, IL the son of Kathy Jo McDaniel. He spent most of his childhood in Decatur, IL. As an adult Nate enjoyed new places and people and lived in Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Iowa. He was employed in construction and several other jobs as a laborer. Nate was an avid fisherman, a NASCAR fan, and he enjoyed fireworks.
Nate is survived by two daughters Kaylee and Alexis; his dad Joseph Zerfowski; his grandparents Robert and Rose Zerfowski and Vivian McDaniel. Nate also has numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins who will miss him.
Nate was preceded in death by his mother Kathy Jo McDaniel Zerfowski, and his grandfather Earl McDaniel.
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