Daniel Edward Day

Daniel "Dan" Edward Day, age 47, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Paola, passed away April 16, 2023.

He was born on November 10, 1975, the son of Richard and Delores (Rabuse) Day in Merriam, Kansas. He was raised in Paola, Kansas and graduated from Paola High School in 1994, then attended Johnson County Community College and Kansas State University. After college, Dan worked as an RF Engineer in the Telecom Industry, living in Hutchinson, KS, Denver, CO, and ending up in Overland Park, KS.

Dan was a very involved member of the American Legion Post 370 of Overland Park, KS. He loved spending time with his son, brothers, mother, and friends, whether it be a sporting event, Roots Festival, family BBQs, and of course, the family farm in Hillsdale, KS. He was a culinary savant- always experimenting with various recipes. Most of all, he was best known for his intelligence and vast knowledge of any and everything you could think of.

He loved being outdoors and had a passion for wildlife and nature. He could spend hours at the creek with his son, Deven, scouring the field and creek bed looking for snakes, frogs and turtles. They would fish up and down the creek exploring inlets as they came across them. Dan and Deven shared their mutual love of nature and spending time together.

He was preceded in death by his father Richard Nolan Day.

Daniel is survived by his loving son Deven Day; brothers Douglas Day, David Day and Donald Day; and his loving mother Delores Day.

Dan, you will forever be in our hearts, and may God bless you and forever keep you close to His heart. We love you and miss you so much; we can’t even put it into words.

Visitation will be held from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday, April 21 at Dengel & Son Mortuary, 305 N Pearl St., Paola, KS 66071.

Graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11 a.m. at the Holy Cross Cemetery, Paola, KS.

The family wishes that memorial contributions be made to the Kansas Wildlife Federation or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary 305 N Pearl St., Paola, Kansas 66071.

Following services, food and refreshments will be served at the Paola Eagles Club.

Family and friends are encouraged to leave their memories and condolences on Dan's tribute wall.