He grew up in West Burlington, IA and attended Burlington Catholic High School. He married Mary Mosena and had 3 children-Dan II, Dianna and Dana. They moved to Lincoln, NE where he was employed by and eventually bought Nebraska Boiler Co. Later in life Dan met and married Judi Mejstrik and her daughter Tracy became his 4th child.
Dan was an avid outdoors man. He loved fishing, hunting and golf. He also had a passion for basketball and loved to travel. He owned and trained several championship hunting dogs, won numerous golf tournaments, traveled around the world to pristine fishing spots and attended many football and basketball games. He visited all 50 states as well as many countries around the world. Another passion of his was Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital. He was president of the board and had great vision for its future. Dan lived life to the fullest, excelled at everything he did, loved his family and friends and especially the babies. He worked hard and played harder.
Daniel is survived by his wife Judi of 40 years, Children; Daniel II & Lori (Reed) Scully, Dianna & Scott Sukstorf, Dana Scully, Tracy & Ron Skoog. Grandchildren; Daniel Scully III, Tyler Scully, Natalie Morris, Dylan Burcham, Zachary Scully, Chase Scully, Colin Skoog and Hannah Skoog. 6 Great Grandchildren; Zayne, Adonis & Ariyah Scully, Aaron Mutchie, Andi & Lincoln Burcham.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers James, William, Ted and John. Sisters JoAnn, Virginia, Rosemary and Theresa and some nieces and nephews.
Visitation with family greeting friends from 5-7:00PM will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel (4300 ”O” St.)
Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 10:00AM at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church (7900 Trendwood Dr.)
Memorials directed to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital.