Daniel J. Staarmann

Daniel J. Staarmann, age 55 of Hanover Twp, passed away at West Chester Hospital on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 6:51AM after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Hamilton on August 2, 1960 to George and Mary Joe "Joie" (Korb) Staarmann. Dan attended St. Peter in Chains School, graduated from Badin High School and Miami University. He was self-employed as owner of Bayfield Homes, building custom homes and remodeling. He was truly an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and kayaking. He always found time for gardening, woodworking, and riding his Harley. He was a member of Caesar Creek Soaring Club and the Soaring Society of America. When asked if he ever met a stranger, Dan would reply "No, I keep looking but I cannot find one."

He is survived by the love of his life; Penny Brown, his mother; Joie Staarmann, two brothers; Joe (Lynn) Staarmann and Jim Staarmann, two nieces, Dr. Brittany Staarmann and Bethany (Jon) Lagedrost, two great nieces; Chelsea and Charlotte Lagedrost, two grandsons; Carson and Colton Westerfield who knew him as "Papaw Fish", also many loving relatives and dedicated friends. He was preceded in death by his Father; George Staarmann in 2009, his infant sister; Mary in 1962, grandparents; George and Etta Korb, George and Agnes Staarmann. A special thank you to Dr. Olugbenga Owolokure and the nurses at U.C. West Chester Hospital Infusion Center for giving us more time with Dan. Dan was also an Organ Donor.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Peter in Chains Catholic Church, 382 Liberty Avenue, on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 10:30 AM Fr. Patrick McMullen officiating. Burial will follow at St. Stephens Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 5-8 PM at Brown Dawson Flick Funeral Home 1350 Millville Ave. Hamilton, 45013.