Dan Fisk, 89, of Searsboro, passed away Thurs-day, Sept. 30, 2021, at his home near Searsboro. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the Assembly of God Church in New Sharon. Burial with military rites was held in the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Assembly of God Church in New Sharon.
Daniel Boone Fisk, the son of Alfred and Lucille (Leatherman) Fisk, was born Jan. 10, 1932, near New Sharon. He graduated from Searsboro High School in 1949. Sept. 19, 1952, Dan entered active service into the United States Army. He served with distinction during the Korean War, reaching the rank of Sergeant First Class. Daniel was honorably discharged in December of 1953 with the following decorations, medals, and badges: The Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Star, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. After returning home from Korea, Daniel married Wanda Ruth Van Dorland. To this union, three daughters were born. Aug. 10, 1971, Daniel married Irene McNaul and gained five step-children. Daniel and Irene raised their children and continued to farm south of Searsboro. Daniel was a fervent follower of Christ and a dependable church member of the Assembly of God in New Sharon. He loved to travel and enjoyed building dune buggies.
Daniel is survived by his children, Jacqueline (Tom) Russell, Brenda Jo (Ricardo) Castaneda, Jerri (Norman) Belew, Cyndy McNaul, Charlotte (Russell) Beyer, Kenneth McNaul, Cheri McNaul, and Dan (Marji) McNaul; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; his brother, Benjamin (Harriet) Fisk; and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Betty Moore.
