He was a kind and gentle man.
With his beloved wife, Kate, Dan enjoyed a life overflowing with love, travel, music, art and laughter. Dan and Kate made their acquaintance and life together in Yellow Springs, where they relished every opportunity to participate in and contribute to the community. Through their 31-year partnership and marriage, they each evolved into the best versions of themselves, complementing one another with joy, patience and a great deal of humor.
Dan was a dedicated brother to Drew (Maggie) Carrigan, of Cardington, and Dave Carrigan, of Springfield; their adventures together will live in infamy. He was a proud uncle to Rob (Chastity) Coleman, Laura (Brandon) Carpenter and Alan (Megan) Carrigan, as well as many great- and great-great nieces and nephews, including his Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, relatives. He was an irreplaceable stepfather to Josh Franzen, of Fairborn, and Erinn McDonnell, of Sea Cliff, NY. His grandson, Shea, who affectionately knows him as “Dee,” will miss Emporium mornings, bike rides and pummels very, very much. Dan will always hold a special place in the hearts of his mother-in-law, Joyce Kaufmann; sister-in-law, Kris (Reed) Scull; and nephews, Reed (Sarah) and Drew. Always enthusiastic and frequently irreverent, he was an honorary uncle and cycling friend to countless Yellow Springs young people over many decades.