Daniel Russell Stace, 58, of Marion, passed away at 3:29 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2026. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, December 11, 1967, to Jack and Monna (Hodge) Stace. On August 12, 1989, he married the love of his life, Stephanie Stalker.
Daniel graduated from Marion High School, attended Vincennes University and later worked as a sales representative. He was a former member of the Elks; was a basketball, baseball, and football coach in the community; and a shoe collector. He liked golfing, riding his Harley, and bowling. Daniel loved the Green Bay Packers, all music, and his family, especially his children and grandchildren. He was a very generous person with a great sense of humor and loved making other people happy.
Survivors include his father, Jack (Sidenia) Stace; wife, Stephanie Stace of Marion; sons, Ryan (Kennedy Reed) Stace and Brandon (Ashley) Stace; grandchildren, Eli, Avery, Quinn; and his brother, Craig (Susie) Stace.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Monna J. Stace.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Daniel’s life will begin at 1:00 p.m. with Cortney Hogan officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.
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