Daniel C. England, 73, of La Porte, Ind., passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021, at Northwest Health – La Porte.
He was born Aug. 3, 1947, in Michigan City, Ind., to Cleo J. and Rose Marie (Echimovich) England.
Daniel was a U.S. Army veteran and retired in 2002 as a machinist for Bethlehem Steel after 30 years of service. He was a guitarist and played in many country and rock bands in the South Bend area through the years. He loved tinkering with his antique cars and motorcycles. Daniel was a member of the La Porte First Church of the Nazarene and American Legion Post 83.
On Jan. 1, 1994, in La Porte, he married Sharon R. (Welches) Bowen, who survives.
Also surviving are children, Donald (Jennifer) Bowen, Kelly (Greg) Shepherd, Shari (Leon) Mullins, Donna (Grant) Riedel and Tony Bowen; 11 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Margo L. Davis; and beloved grandson, Daniel Hodum.
Cremation has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte. A private family service will take place at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to La Porte First Church of the Nazarene, 2147 W. Ash St., La Porte, Ind. 46350; or American Legion Post 83, 228 E. Lincoln Way, La Porte, Ind. 46350.
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