Daniel Dilts
HESSTON - Daniel Dilts, 50, died
Saturday (Oct. 7, 2006) at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was
born on Dec. 31, 1955, to Robert Dilts and Joan Weaver in Newton.
They preceded him in death. He married Patsy Brown in Hesston on May
19, 1984. She survives of the home. Dan was a farmer and stockman,
and also worked as a machinist at AGCO in Hesston. Dan greatly
enjoyed spending time on his farm and with his family. He also
enjoyed fishing, geology and rock hunting. Dan had a special place in
his heart for his beloved state of Alaska.
Other survivors include: a daughter,
Jessie Dilts of Hesston; a brother, Jim Dilts of Wichita; a sister,
Chris Dilts of Wichita; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m.
Wednesday with family greeting friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at
Petersen Funeral Home in Newton.
Vigil service will be at 6 p.m.
Wednesday at the funeral home.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m.
Thursday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Newton, with the Rev. Jim
Mainzer officiating.
Burial will be in Hesston City
Cemetery.
Memorials have been established with
the Jessie Dilts Education Fund and St. Mary's Catholic School, both
in care of the funeral home.
