Daniel “Dan” Altstaetter, 77, passed away on November 28, 2024 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1947 in Allen County to Harold and Louise (Lamb) Altstaetter who preceded him in death. On August 15, 1993 he married Lucinda Barron who survives in Ada.

Dan was a Vietnam War veteran serving with the 101st Airborne Division and with the 265th Radio Research Company. He was proud to be a Screamin Eagle! Dan was the owner of Design Associates in Ada, Ohio and was also the manager of H & L Trust Company. He was the past vice-president of Sons of the American Revolution, Findlay Ohio. Dan enjoyed golf, scuba diving, woodworking and playing the trumpet.  He was also a farmer and a member of the Lima Area Concert Band.

In addition to his wife, Dan is survived by his son, Dean (Heather) Altstaetter and his daughter Heidi Altstaetter. He is also survived by his brother James (Karen) Altstaetter, his sister Janice Kissell and his sister Vickie Altstaetter.  In addition, he is survived by 7 grandchildren:  Annaleia, Aaron, Ella and Nora Altstaetter and Brandon, Devin and Raegan Cox.

In addition to his parents, Dan is preceded in death by his brother Raymond Altstaetter.

Visitation will be Tuesday December 3, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Hartman-Rousculp Community Funeral Home, Columbus Grove, Ohio.  Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Trinity United Methodist Church, Lima, Ohio with Pastor Jim Nathan presiding and visitation  from 10-11 a.m. at the church  Burial will follow service at Altstaetter Cemetery, Columbus Grove, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lima Area Concert Band, Veterans Food Pantry in Lima, Ohio or to the Dayton VA Medical Center.