Dennis W. "Mac" McDaniel, 54, of Netawaka, died Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Medicalodges Jackson County in Holton.

He was born August 30, 1962 at Holton, the son of Robert and Susan Woodall McDaniel.  He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1980.  

Mac worked as a concrete finisher and later at the Wetmore school as a custodian.

He was a member of Kansas ABATE 11 and a past president of the Wetmore Men's Club.

Survivors include his parents, Robert and Betty McDaniel, Stark City, MO; and Susan and Jerry Mencl, Holton; one brother, Jeff McDaniel and wife, Kathy, Tecumseh; one sister, Pam Hossfeld and husband, Perry, Powell, OH; two step-brothers, Rodney and Scott Nightingale; a step-sister, Janet Hinrichsen; his aunt, Linda Ireland, Topeka; other family members, many brothers and sisters of the road, and his chihuahua companion, Fred.

His smile and chuckle will remain in our minds and hearts forever.  Giving more than he took.

Cremation is planned.  A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 28th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Holton.  A Celebration of Life service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 29th at the funeral home.  Inurnment will follow in the Wetmore Cemetery.  Another Celebration of Mac's life will beSaturday, October 1st at the old schoolhouse north of Whiting, starting at 4:00 p.m.  For those attending the services, Harley Davidson attire is encouraged.  Memorials are suggested to the Wetmore Men's Club, Jackson County Friends of Hospice, or Kansas ABATE 11, and may be sent in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, P. O. Box 1034, Holton, KS  66436.  On-line condolences may be made atchapeloaksfuneralhome.com