Daniel "Dan" Francis Herringa, 79, of Lake Ann, passed away Friday, November 27, 2015 at Munson Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Dan was born on January 28, 1936 to the late Louis and Mabel (Champagne) Herringa. He married Janice "Jan" Marie Squires on June 23, 1962 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Traverse City.

Honorably, Dan served our Country in the United States Navy. He graduated from Michigan Tech with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and later he continued his schooling to become a Respiratory Therapist. Dan, also known as "Dutch", worked for many dedicated years as a respiratory therapist at Paul Oliver Memorial Hospital, Mercy Hospital of Cadillac and Munson Medical Center in Traverse City.

In his spare time, Dan enjoyed the outdoors. He loved running and competed in three marathons. He took pride in his home and property in Lake Ann. He was dedicated to the Village of Lake Ann. He proudly served on the Village Council, was a volunteer Fire Fighter, acted as the Street Administrator and was a member of the Sons of the Union Army. He was also an integral part of planning and opening the Almira Township Lakefront Park. He enjoyed spending time at the park with his family, watching them swim and enjoy the beach.

Family was very important to Dan. He took pride in attending sporting and music events for his children and grandchildren. He truly loved and cherished all of them. His smile and helpful personality will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Surviving Dan is his wife Jan of 53 wonderful years; children, Amy (Don) Elkins, Tara (Craig) Bruins, Adam (Becky Clore) Herringa; grandchildren, Justin, Rachelle, Billy, Joy, Maddy and Lily; mother-in-law Phena Squires, siblings, John Herringa, Sarah (Bob) Maddox, Judy (Pete) Crow, Dianna Herringa, Carol (Tim) Bradley, Mike (Jenny) Herringa, Patrick (Judi) Herringa, sister-in-law's Debbie (Barney) Hunter, Kay (Dave) Squires-Taylor, and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, sister Kate Post, father-in-law William Squires and brother-in-law Ronald Squires.

Visitation for Dan will be held on Monday, November 30, 2015 from 4pm - 7pm at the Lake Ann United Methodist Church, where he attended for many years. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 11am, also at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Lake Ann United Methodist Food Pantry. Kindly share your thoughts and memories with Dan's family at www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com . The family is being cared for by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home.