Daniel Edward McIntyre, 86, Osawatomie Kansas, died September 29th, 2010, at Olathe Medical Center.

He was born September 24, 1924, in Osawatomie to Emma Ruth (Harer) and Daniel McIntyre.

Dan graduated from Osawatomie High school in 1942 and proudly served his country as a Sergeant in the US Marine Corps. Dan was a demolition specialist surviving tours in Noumea, New Caledonia, Guadalcanal, Guam, Iwo Jima and Bougainville from 1943 to 1952. After returning home he worked as a machinist for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and then Delco Battery in Olathe.

He married Mary Ellen Collins in 1951 and they became parents of four sons. They divorced in 1982.

Throughout his life, Dan enjoyed flying airplanes, attending local sporting events, amateur radio operation and dancing. Dan also enjoyed his daily walk around Osawatomie. Dan was a life member of Osawatomie VFW, Hanlin-Kelley Post #2258 and St Philip Neri Catholic Church in Osawatomie.

Dan is survived by his for sons, Daniel Joseph, his wife Yumiko and their 2 children Daniel and Grace of Tokyo, Japan, Michael Edward of Dallas, Texas, Richard James his wife Heidi and their 2 children Katie and Matthew of Louisburg, and John Kevin of California.

Rosary and visitation will be at Eddy-Birchard Funeral home 6:30-8:00 Wednesday October 6th. Funeral will be at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 10:00 Thursday October 7th followed by burial in the Osawatomie Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions to the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic School.

Dan's family would like to express their gratitude to the Osawatomie community for showing such care to Dan over the last several years, often stopping to offer him a ride home when he was struggling with his daily walk. It was comforting to us to know you were looking out for him. Thank you.