Daniel Kevin Lahue, a loving husband, father, uncle, and friend, passed away on January 2, 2023. He was born May 25, 1955, to W. Russell Lahue and Betty Jane (Underdahl) Lahue. He was raised in LaCrosse Wisconsin and enlisted in the Air Force to see the world in May of 1973. He attended Basic training at Lackland and was transferred to Randolph Air Force Base. He met his wife in November of 1975 in San Antonio and stated within days of meeting her he would marry her. They married in August of 1980.

He was a true friend to all, he would celebrate his friends and families accomplishments and was so proud of his son and his wife. He was a dog lover and always had at least one dog, he would adopt strays off the street or from friends.

Dan was a professional Truck Driver and enjoyed his time over the road and in the oil fields of Texas. He was also an accomplished Welder designing many projects. After leaving long haul trucking and the oil field he bought a dump truck and delivered gravel or rock. He also enjoyed classic cars having owned many in his youth.

Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Joyce Marie (Holtzinger) Lahue and son, Justin Lahue; mother, Betty Jane Lahue-Phillipps (George); brother-in-law Mark Carlson, nieces, Molly Franks (Jon), Kelsey Holtzinger, Anna Brown; nephews, Erik Carlson, Caleb Holtzinger, Ben Brown; numerous other loving family and many friends.

Daniel was preceded in death by his father, W. Russell Lahue and sister Karen Lahue Carlson.

A visitation will be held, Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Finch Funeral Chapel-La Vernia.

Funeral Service
Thursday, January 12, 2023
2:00 pm
Finch Funeral Chapel
13767 Hwy 87
La Vernia, Texas

Interment will follow at Concrete Cemetery in La Vernia.

Online guestbook may be signed at www.finchfuneralchapels.com

The family requests that donations be made to The Wilson County No Kill Shelter please see website wcnkas.org for instructions.