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Daniel Ross Hite
Daniel Ross Hite
Cedar Rapids
Daniel Ross Hite, 56, beloved dad, brother, uncle and friend passed away in his home on Sept. 16, 2022, after a short illness. Known by many names, Dan, Danny, Dano, Bro, Brother, was born Oct. 31, 1965, to the late Marvin Hite and Jane King in Vinton, Iowa.
Dan is survived by his children: son, Tyler Hite of Vinton; and daughter, Seala Hite of Marengo, Ill.; granddaughters, Isla and Elliana; mother, Jane King-Powers of Clinton; brother, Tony (Shelly) Hite of Palo; sisters, Lisa VanWechel of Anamosa and Sue (Mark) McCormick of Bloomington, Ill.; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marv.
Dan graduated from East Buchannan High School in 1984 and spent the next 38 years working and living life. Dan was a hard working man with a heart of gold, known for his amazing heavy-equipment operating skills and being tough to work for. He was a loving father, grandpa and brother, an endearing uncle and a good friend to many.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Oct. 15, at Palo Community Center 2800 Hollenbeck Rd., Palo. Dan loved a good meal shared with the people he loved! Accordingly, his celebration of life will be potluck style. Please feel free to bring a dish of any kind to share (if you like) while we honor Dan.
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