Daniel Adam Pfenning

Defiance, OH – Former Anderson and Muncie resident, Daniel Adam Pfenning, 84, passed away December 16, 2013 at The Laurels of Defiance. Daniel was born January 25, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to John and Elizabeth Fuchs Pfenning. He was a graduate of Custard High School in Milwaukee, a United States Air Force Korean War Veteran. Daniel married Sue Ann McClintic, on October 22, 1955 in Anderson, Indiana. He graduated with both Bachelor's and Masters in Accounting from Ball State University School of Business, and also received additional business degrees from New York University, and Rutgers University. He was a member of MENSA. Daniel lived with family in Chatham and New Providence, New Jersey from 1968-1980, while working for A.T.&T. in New York City. He rose to various division management positions with Wisconsin Bell, Bell Systems, Bell Laboratories, and A.T. & T. For a man who's early career began as a young stock boy at his Father's grocery store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Daniel was most proud when his office at A.T.&T. moved to the World Trade Center in New York City. Upon his retirement from A.T.& T, he moved to Anderson, Indiana and enjoyed a second career by becoming an Instructor of Accounting in the Business Department at Anderson University. He had a deep abiding faith, and loved the Lord. He attended briefly Gethsemane United Methodist Church while living in Muncie and had attended Madison Park Church of God and West Anderson Church of God in prior years. Dan was proud of his family and German heritage. In his leisure he enjoyed working out at the gym, watching classic movies, reading the financial section of the daily newspaper, and having morning coffee at Concannon's Bakery in Muncie. Preceded in death by his wife, Sue; Daniel is survived by three children, Jane Michael Potee of Brighton, MI, Joan Mark Wooton of Montpelier, OH and Mark Pfenning of Olympia, WA; sister, Joyce Snow of Anderson, IN; Annie King of Boca Raton, FL; and MaryJane Barker, FL; grandchildren, Holly Mitch Stewart of Houston, TX, Daniel Jasmine Paxson of Chicago, Andrew Paxson of Defiance, OH, Rachel Potee of Chicago, Miles Pfenning and Alexandra Parrott both of Olympia, WA; four great grandchildren, Peyton, Dominick, Presley, and Lula; sister-in-law, Judy Dick of Frankton, Indiana and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Daniel was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Caroline Foth, Rose Hunt and brother David Pfenning. Visitation 2 hours before service will be Friday, December 20, 2013 beginning at 12:30 PM until service begins 2:30 PM. Robert D. Loose Funeral Home, 200 W. 53rd St., Anderson, is in charge of arrangements with Rev. Vickie Perkins, Gethsemane United Methodist Church Muncie officiating. Burial will be in East Maplewood Cemetery, Anderson. Memorial contributions may be made to Gethsemane United Methodist Church, 1201 W. McGalliard Rd., Muncie, IN 47303. www.loosecares.com

Daniel Adam Pfenning

January 25, 1929 - December 16, 2013