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• Comment Link Saturday, 18 January 2025 17:11 posted by Bruce M Wiegmann

  I just learned of Dan’s passing yesterday. I am saddened and shocked. We graduated in the same HS class in 1976; and we also both attended WV Institute of Technology.
  
  Upon my graduation in 1981 I went S to Laurel MS and the oil patch there, I believe he continued on and got a second degree or maybe a Masters Degree before beginning his career at Dahlgren, VA.
  
  So many college memories such as him listening to his favorite Karen Carpenter, or helping me to adjust the solid lifters on my 1965 4 door Malibu. Many of us nicknamed him - “Dan The Man Misch” as he sorts of had a commanding spirit when he was joked with.
  
  RIP Dan, from so many posts, I know you were a great WVIT Engineer there in VA. And prayers for his surviving family.
  
  Bruce M Wiegmann
  256-797-1448

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• Comment Link Friday, 17 January 2025 12:51 posted by Erin McCarthy Ankrum

  Dan and I graduated together from Brooke High School. He was such a wonderful guy. Watching his video makes me so happy that he had a beautiful family and a full life. I am also very sad that we lose touch with our high school friends. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.

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• Comment Link Tuesday, 14 January 2025 16:54 posted by Mike Campbell

  I worked with Dan every day when I first started at Dahlgren, so I was sorry to hear that Dan had passed. I'll leave one Dan story here in the hopes that it brings a smile. Dan had an "open bag of chips policy" in the office which was simply that if a bag of chips was open and sitting on your desk then he had every right to eat those chips. Knowing he loved salt and vinegar chips, I bought two bags of chips and left one unopened on my desk while I kept the other opened one safely in a drawer. It took Dan about a week of walking by my desk before he finally broke down and asked me if I was ever going to open that bag of chips... Rest in peace friend.

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• Comment Link Tuesday, 14 January 2025 13:44 posted by Mark P. DeMild

  Worked for Dan on MFR and thought of him to be very capable, fair and incredibly honest. I now sport the beard he so distinctly wore. Good bless his family and good work faithful servant

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• Comment Link Tuesday, 14 January 2025 12:07 posted by Mark and Missy Fike

  Dan was active with the 4H Livestock club because his wife, Miss Terry, was our 4H agent. Dan sold goats to our girls at a very very fair price and he also set them up with the proper tools and answered a lot of questions they had to help them succeed in the LIvestock club.. He was an excellent teacher. I really appreciated his blunt and "straight up the middle" conversation. He was a very fair and genuine man that I respected. I appreciated him and how he treated our daughters. I think we lost a good man but God gained one in heaven.

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• Comment Link Tuesday, 14 January 2025 11:21 posted by JJ Froh

  Very sorry to hear about Dan. I have fond memories working with him on several radar test programs at Wallops Island and Yuma. No matter how difficult it might seem to test and evaluate the latest state-of-the-art Navy and Marine Corps radars, Dan would always find a way to "get it done." In addition to being a very talented engineer, he was also a great guy and will be dearly missed.

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• Comment Link Tuesday, 14 January 2025 09:40 posted by Karen Knox

  Dan was a great mentor and friend. Working with him for many years, I learned so much and came to appreciate his dry sense of humor. He led by example with integrity, both at work and outside of work. I could always count on him to be direct and brutally honest when asked for his take on things. His mentorship helped shape my career and influenced who I am today. There was never a dull moment working with Dan and there are so many “Dan Stories”. His sense of humor and adventure brightened many months of demanding hours at various remote test sites. I have so many fond memories. My prayers are with Terry and the family as they celebrate his life and grieve the loss of a husband, father, friend.

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• Comment Link Tuesday, 14 January 2025 07:09 posted by Dee Shanklin

  I started working with Dan when I was in high school as a student-aide. He and the whole TARTAR group kept the work place interesting. Dan was funny with a wicked sense of humor. At one point he had me convinced for months that his middle name was “Leroy”, even though I had his personal paperwork that stated otherwise. Whenever we ran into each other throughout our careers I would call him "Leroy". Dan was always available to listen to problems and give his unadulterated opinion when he thought it was needed. He was a good and kind person and will be missed. My sympathies and prayers go out to the entire Misch family. Wishing you peace and comfort.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 21:22 posted by Julie and Steve Grossen

  I worked with Dan, and knew him to be a great engineer, but even more he was devoted to God and his family. Terry you and the " kids" are in our prayers.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 20:52 posted by Julie and Steve Grossen

  I worked with Dan, and knew him to be a great engineer, but even more he was devoted to God and his family. Terry you and the " kids" are in our prayers.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 20:33 posted by Doug Ventura

  I really enjoyed working with Dan. He was a smart radar guy but he also knew how to crack a smile, laugh a little, and have some fun along the way. Thoughts and Prayers to his family and close friends.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 20:16 posted by Bill Thompson (BT)

  May the God of all comfort be with all of us who were blessed to know and appreciate Dan. He plays a starring role in so many good memories of mine. Well done Dan. See you when I get there.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 19:37 posted by Chris Gorby

  Thank you Dan for your years of service to the defense of our country, and for your engineering excellence while working for the US Navy. May you rest in peace.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 13:58 posted by Steve Henderson

  So sorry to hear about Dan. I worked with him many years in US Navy maritime radar Test & Evaluation. I will miss him.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 12:47 posted by Charles Tatum

  Very sorry to hear of Dan's passing. I shared an office with him for a few years and loved his "wry sense of humor." Watching he and Jim Mims ask questions at our first Prevention of Sexual Harassment training is a treasured memory that I will never forget--never ask an engineer to do something but trust someone they don't know--they *will* verify in detail. At all hands meetings, those two were like Waldorf and Statler on the Muppets, sitting next to each other and laughing at their quiet commentary.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 12:10 posted by Debbie Mims

  Terry, Mark, Audrey, and Ruth, I am so sorry for the loss of Dan. I pray that you will feel the prayers of your friends and God’s peace and comfort as you grieve. Dan was a great friend and coworker. Although it’s been a while since we lived near each other and even longer since we worked together, Jim and I still laugh as we remember our “Dan stories.” Everyone else in the office used to laugh so much at the yelling that would go on between Dan, Jim, Mike, and Bill. (That’s what happens when you have four brilliant minds working on a solution together.) And Jim and I used to enjoy our Friday night dinners and Uno games with Dan and Terry at each other’s houses. Dan was the one who helped us teach Jimmy, our first-born son, not to have temper tantrums on a tile floor. Dan was one of those friends who was always there to help out when needed. He was a true Christian and servant. And there is no question that he is now enjoying heaven to the fullest! You and your extended family are in my prayers.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 12:05 posted by Roger Kniceley

  While Dan and I didn’t work together a lot he was a great radar engineer. I knew him and his family from a wide variety of King George youth activities as our kids were the same age. He was always involved and supportive of everything he touched. My sympathies go to Terry and all his family. My God hold you in this time of sorrow.

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• Comment Link Monday, 13 January 2025 09:08 posted by David Sawdy

  Very sorry to hear of Dans passing. I worked with Dan and considered him a mentor when we shared an office together. I pray that the family find peace during this difficult time.

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• Comment Link Sunday, 12 January 2025 19:23 posted by Alan Tolley

  Dan was a dear mentor and friend. I had the opportunity to work and travel all over the country with Dan and even flew off the USS Nimitz with him. A lot of good memories of a person that will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to his family.

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• Comment Link Sunday, 12 January 2025 16:33 posted by Mary Ann Strock

  Sending prayers and our condolences. Dan was a great co-worker.

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• Comment Link Sunday, 12 January 2025 10:06 posted by Michael Madatic

  My deepest sympathy for the loss of a great guy. Dan was an extremely talented engineer. He was sort of a quiet fellow, but he had a significant impact on the Navy and Marine Corp radar systems. He touched many young lives both at work and home. My best wishes for Terry and family.

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• Comment Link Saturday, 11 January 2025 17:18 posted by Jim mims

  Dan was a good man. He and I were co-workers and friends. We worked closely together for about 20 years. People frequently got us mixed up. When we were office mates we fought. But we always had each others back. His sense of humor was something to behold. Back to the point. Dan was a good man. You could always count on Dan to do the right thing. I will always remember eating dinner and playing Uno with Dan and Terry. Terry I am so sorry.

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• Comment Link Saturday, 11 January 2025 11:09 posted by Joe Taft

  We are so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. He was quite the character, a good engineer, and a great friend.

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• Comment Link Friday, 10 January 2025 20:53 posted by Michael Larme

  Dan was a great mentor and friend to me for the past 35 years. He always kept a great attitude and sense of humor and was loved by his peers. I still tell "Dan stories" on a regular basis, even to those that never knew him. I know he will be forever loved and missed. Jesus, take into your arms your faithful servant and have mercy on his soul.

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• Comment Link Friday, 10 January 2025 20:14 posted by Tom and Carol Keehner

  Terry; Mark; Audrey; and Ruth,
  You all have our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dan; husband and father. He was a special person who willingly offered his help when needed. He will be sorely missed!
  You are in our thoughts and prayers,
  Tom and Carol

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• Comment Link Friday, 10 January 2025 20:05 posted by Rich Male

  Our prayers are with all. Dan was an encouraging example of what a Christian should be. His memories will be with those who knew him forever. I know he was greeted with open arms from our Lord and Savior!

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• Comment Link Friday, 10 January 2025 17:38 posted by Dave Jahn

  Sorry to hear about Dan’s passing. He was a brilliant engineer and I enjoyed working with him. My best wishes to Terry and her family in this time of their loss.

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