Daniel Leroy Ostrander, age 99, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024 in the care of his loving nurses at the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, Utah. He was born on April 20,1925 to Samuel and Zella Ostrander in Madison, South Dakota.
Dan enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served for 3 years during WW2. He was a 2nd Class Radioman and was involved with 7 different invasions during the war. Dan loved his country and was proud of the service he rendered during the war.
Dan was a hard worker and worked as a milling machine operator, carpenter, laborer, truck driver, and taxi driver over the years. His hobbies included photography, fishing, dancing, inventing, flying, and writing letters to local and national politicians on ways to help our country. At age 54, he graduated with an AA in Office Machine Technology in Oregon. Dan was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dan is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Ann, Donna Lee, Teresa Jean. Sue Ellen, and Crystal.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building located at 370 N 4050 W, Cedar City, UT The viewing will be from 9:00-9:45 with the funeral beginning at 10:00 am. The interment will be held at the Cedar City Cemetery under the direction of Heartlight Funeral Services, 2002 North Main Street, Cedar City, Utah.