"Nancy and Family -- I am SO sorry to hear of Dan's passing. Through the years, I've thought about tracking you guys down in order to re-establish lines of communication but never got around to it. I'm so very sorry now that I didn't . If it's not too late for you to get this message, please look me up on Facebook and message me. I'd love to talk with you after all these years."
In loving memory of
Daniel "Dan" Storck
December 17, 1948 - April 7, 2017
Daniel "Dan" Storck age 68, of Cypress, TX. formerly of Ames died April 7, of an apparent heart attack.
A gathering of friends and family will be 4 - 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way Ames, with a 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 19, Mass of Christian Burial at St. Cecilia Catholic Church 2900 Hoover Ave. Ames. Burial will follow at Ames Municipal Cemetery.
Dan was born on December 17, 1948 in Storm Lake, Iowa the son of Max and Melvina Storck. He graduated from St. Edmond High School in Fort Dodge, IA and joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served our country during Vietnam. Dan then attended Iowa Western Community College/Mercy Hospital and received a degree as a Radiology Technologist. Dan and Nancy (Carlsen) were married on September 4, 1971 in Fort Dodge, Iowa. On July 25, 1975 they welcomed their only son Jerod Daniel. The couple moved to Ames where Dan became an assistant director of radiology working For Mary Greeley Medical Center for over 30 years. Upon retiring from Mary Greeley Medical Center as the director, he would fill in at Iowa State University Student Health and McFarland Clinic. Dan was a lover of the outdoors he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and camping with friends and family. Dan was a member of Pheasants forever for years. Pheasant hunting was a hobby that started with his Dad that carried through to his son Jerod. He owned a few bird dogs that he trained and loved. But he was as comfortable with a camera and lens, as he was with a shotgun. Shooting many remarkable photos that he loved to share. In the fall of 2016 Dan and Nancy started their retirement years by moving closer to their son Jerod and his wife Rachel in the Houston, TX area. They were looking forward to warmer winters and spending time with their grandsons Haydon and Hunter.
Dan is survived by his wife, of 45 years Nancy Storck, his son and daughter in-law, Jerod and Rachel Storck grandsons, Haydon and Hunter, 3 sisters. Kathy Hanzek, Ellen Sullivan and Sharon Walker.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents.
Online condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Condolences to the Storck family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, "heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds." May God bring you comfort and peace."
"My sincerest condolences to Nancy at the loss of her wonderful husband and to the Carlsen and Storck families. From: Linda Svoboda, Linda Carlsen's friend"
"I will always remember Dan as the guy who was always ready to laugh. He loved life and his family, especially his grandsons. Before moving to Houston, he made many trip there to enjoy the milestones of his grandsons--making great memories! He will now be an angel watching over them. Sending our love to you-Nancy, Jerod, Rachel, Haydon, and Hunter."
"Nancy, Jerod, Rachel and boys. I am deeply saddened by the news of your loss. I pray that God will grant you the strength. My most sincere condolences."
"Whenever Dan would walk in the room, it lit everyone up. He was always so upbeat and loved life in general. I am so sorry Nancy that you life will go on without him and I am offering up prayers for continued memories as so many people loved him. I am glad to see you are now close to your son, Dan's legacy will always go on."