Daniel L. Hower, 77, passed away February 27, 2026. Dan was born on July 1, 1948, to the late Alfred and Betty Hower. He married Jenean Price and they shared 40 years together before her passing.

Dan had a successful 50-year career with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 103. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the United States Army, and a member of the American Legion. Dan would spend many weekends dancing and recreating his American Bandstand days. He enjoyed tinkering on things and was known as Mr. fixit. He enjoyed camping with his wife Jenean, traveling and going on hunts for big game.

He is survived by his sons, Eric (Tammy) Hower, Bryan (Angie) Hower, grandchildren Bryant (Melissa) Hower, Dayanaira (Justin G.) Hower, step-grandchildren Dustin, Ty, and Jacob Froelich, Austin Holmes and Christina Lehman. He is also survived by his brother, Jerry (Cheryl) Hower, sister-in-law Gayla (Stephen) McMurray, nieces and nephews, Jenny Karr, Kathy (Jarod) Hahn, Sean McMurray, Nichole (Troy) Plumlee, Mark (Kayeloni) Mason, Natalie (Eric) Wagoner and 13 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother Michael.

Services will be at 1:00 pm, Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Preferred memorial to donor's choice.