Dan was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 14, 1938 to Joseph and LaVerne Zientek. He passed away on June 3rd, 2022. After high school, Dan served in the U.S. Marine Corps for three years. He went to work for Illinois Bell Telephone after leaving the Marines. He transferred to Mountain Bell Telephone when he and his wife Marcia, of 62 years, moved to Arizona in 1970. Years later, Dan transferred to AT&T where he finished his career after 40 years. Dan took joy in being involved with his children’s activities such as coaching little league baseball, Pop Warner football and he greatly enjoyed golfing in his retirement years with wonderful friends. Dan was a loving father to his daughter and son and was always proud of both of them. Dan leaves behind his loving wife Marcia, his children Deborah Moran and Jeffrey (Robin), his sister Florence (Iowa), seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and many friends. A memorial will be held at a later date.