Mr. Daniel John Whelan (68) of Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, son of Henrietta Marie (Robbins) Whelan and Patrick Michael Whelan (d. 1964) was born April 21, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri. He lost his battle with Covid Pneumonia on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Lynn (Brown) Whelan, sons Daniel (Courtney), Timothy (Katie), Michael (Marcy), and daughter Kathleen Eshbaugh (Andy).

Survived by siblings James (Doris), Jerry (Whelan) Smith, Michael, Patricia (Whelan) Brightman.

Loved by his grandchildren Danielle, Joshua, Michael, Liam, Matthew, Brody, Charley, Colin, August, Sawyer, Grace, and Kelly, as well as all of his sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

If Dan’s life was summed up in one word, it would be love. He loved his family, but his family was much more than blood. Dan never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a hand. His door was always open and he was a father-figure to many throughout the years.

If you had a moment to listen, Dan had a story or joke to tell. He might tell you about his huge garden and the bounty that is produced. He might tell you a joke about the Lone Ranger or something he saw on his latest walkabout. Dan also loved to talk about his travels. He would tell the stories of his road trips, his family vacations, or even why it took him four hours to go to QT.

No matter what the story, he told the story well. Dan loved getting together for holidays, especially St. Patrick’s Day, where his big Irish personality was on full display. But most of all, he loved. He loved his family. He loved his friends. He loved life to the fullest.

Service – Due to Covid restrictions, there will be a drive-by service at 1025 Wyndgate Ridge Drive (subdivision pool parking lot) on Sunday, January 10 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.