It is with much sadness that Dan lost his battle with cancer on Sunday February 25, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born August 3, 1961 in Streator, Illinois, the son of the late Kendall Rich and Delores Maxine (Scheuer) Ball.
Dan graduated from Wenona High School in June of 1979 and was a member of the Honor Society and the Scholastic Club. He went on to go to the University of Illinois and then finally Southern Illinois University where he put his roots down. Dan loved NASCAR, SIU Basketball, Cardinals Baseball and was an avid reader and was a member of the Free Masons.
He met the love of his life Jessie Hertter and they got married on November 9, 2013 and they shared over 10 wonderful years of marriage.
Dan is survived by his wife Jessie Ball of Murphysboro; sister; Judith and Tom Larson; brother; Rick and Joan Ball; nieces; Jessica and Stever Albers; Amy and Ryan Pheiffer; nephews; Aaron and Laura Ball; Kendon and Amanda Peterson; mother-in-law; Donna Hertter; brother-in-law Ron Jr. and Jamie Hertter and many great nieces and nephews, and his special furry friends, Gizmo, Sassy and Buddy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Kendall and Delores Ball; brother Terrence Ball; father-in-law; Ron Hertter Sr.
A Celebration of life will be held March 2, 2024 at Walker Funeral Home in Carbondale from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to SIH Cancer Institute 1400 Pin Oak Drive Carterville, Illinois 62918
The Family would like to send a special thank you to Residential Hospice for all the comfort and care they showed to Dan and his family.
Walker Funeral Home of Carbondale entrusted with arrangements.
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Peggy Thomas says
March 1, 2024 at 6:02 pmDanny, you were the youngest of us, much too soon to leave us. I will always remember you and your sibs, the white tornedos, that would rush into Nana and Grandpa’s house when we came to visit many years ago. And, then your visit to California with Terry and the two of you managed to remove a large palm tree for us. And your phone calls chatting about family and genealogy. I was so happy you found Jesse whom you loved very much. Rest in peace. little cousin!