Daniel Joseph Walderbach
May 16, 1954 — February 4, 2023
Daniel “Dan” Joseph Walderbach, 68, of Central City, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In agreement with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa. Memorial service will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the funeral home.
Dan was born May 16, 1954, at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, the first-born son of
James and Mary Walderbach. He grew up in the Ryan area, moving into his first place on his
own just out of high school. In his younger years, he drove a gas truck delivering LP gas
and worked at a plastics factory where he met the love of his life, Shelley. Dan then drove a
fleet truck offering tire services to farmers. He worked as a mechanic for numerous
businesses, earning his way to Master Mechanic. Later, he moved into manager positions
before retiring. After retirement, he opened a shop behind his home in Manchester, “The
Lock Shop”. In 2014, he moved to Central City and added gunsmithing to his business,
renaming the business “The Lock Shop and Gun Repair”.
Dan loved his grandchildren dearly and would do anything to spend time with them,
periodically traveling to Texas and attending as many events as possible for those closer by
in Marion. He was very proud to have one of his granddaughters hold his name forever,
Bryli Daniel Walderbach.
Dan is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shelley; daughter, Kimberly (Matt) Graham
and their three children, Corbin, Damian, and Xander Graham of Austin, Texas; son,
Matthew (Mindy) Walderbach and their three children, Kaydence, Nyah, and Bryli
Walderbach of Marion; three brothers, David (Donna) Walderbach of Marion, Dennis
Walderbach and Doug Walderbach both of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Denise (Steve) Larson of Bernard and Debbie
(Fred) Pasker of Marion.
Dan was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and James Walderbach; and two
younger brothers, Dale Jeffrey and Donald.
Dan was born May 16, 1954, at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, the first-born son of
James and Mary Walderbach. He grew up in the Ryan area, moving into his first place on his
own just out of high school. In his younger years, he drove a gas truck delivering LP gas
and worked at a plastics factory where he met the love of his life, Shelley. Dan then drove a
fleet truck offering tire services to farmers. He worked as a mechanic for numerous
businesses, earning his way to Master Mechanic. Later, he moved into manager positions
before retiring. After retirement, he opened a shop behind his home in Manchester, “The
Lock Shop”. In 2014, he moved to Central City and added gunsmithing to his business,
renaming the business “The Lock Shop and Gun Repair”.
Dan loved his grandchildren dearly and would do anything to spend time with them,
periodically traveling to Texas and attending as many events as possible for those closer by
in Marion. He was very proud to have one of his granddaughters hold his name forever,
Bryli Daniel Walderbach.
Dan is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shelley; daughter, Kimberly (Matt) Graham
and their three children, Corbin, Damian, and Xander Graham of Austin, Texas; son,
Matthew (Mindy) Walderbach and their three children, Kaydence, Nyah, and Bryli
Walderbach of Marion; three brothers, David (Donna) Walderbach of Marion, Dennis
Walderbach and Doug Walderbach both of Phoenix, Arizona; two sisters, Denise (Steve) Larson of Bernard and Debbie
(Fred) Pasker of Marion.
Dan was preceded in death by his mother and father, Mary and James Walderbach; and two
younger brothers, Dale Jeffrey and Donald.
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