Dan Richard Fenton, 82, of Mayetta, passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his home in Mayetta.

He was born January 26, 1939 in Washington, D.C. the son of Charles B. and Maude E. (Skinner) Fenton. He graduated from Mayetta High School in 1957. Shortly after graduating Dan proudly served his country with the United States Army. After his discharge he worked 25 years with Armco Steel in Topeka. He was also a Hyster Driver and had worked as a courier for Stormont Vail. Dan was the sexton and caretaker at Mayetta Cemetery for over 25 years.

Dan is survived by many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Local nieces include: Judy Gonzales (Bruce), Tammy Brown and Marci Ramage (Chad) all of Topeka, KS; Local great-nieces and great-nephews include: Kristina, Bryce, Bryman, Brandon, Michael, Nicholas, Joshua, Camille, Katlyn and T.J.

Dan was preceded in death by his sisters, Ruth Coffman and Hester Craig and his brothers, James and Charles Fenton.

Graveside Funeral Services, with Military Honors, will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Mayetta Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday evening, April 26, 2021 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Memorials may be given to Holton Community Hospital Hospice c/o Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, Kansas 66436. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com