Daniel
W.
McCrea
Obituary
Daniel W. McCrea, 82, of Fort Wayne, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024.
He was born in Fort Wayne on October 30, 1941 to the late Donald “Don” T. McCrea and Marie (Hursch) Johnson.
On August 3, 1963 at Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church he married the love of his life, Jeanne M. Fitch. Together they raised a beautiful family of four sons.
Daniel was a 1982 graduate of IPFW receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Enginering. He was also an apprentice of the GE School of Tool & Dye. He had began to take some Graduate Classes at Morehead State University and had received several certificates from Harvard University.
Mr. McCrea retired in 2003 after 44 years as an Engineer from Acme Tool & Dye, having also worked for GE and A.O. Smith. Daniel also tutored after school for five years with FWCS.
In his free time, Daniel enjoyed sports, especially Baseball, Basketball, and Football. He also enjoyed photography. In his younger days, Daniel coached little league. He adored his grandchildren, it was obvious to anyone who knew him that they were the light of his eyes. Daniel will always be remembered for being an easygoing person.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanne; children, Brian (Jody) McCrea, Christopher McCrea, Shannon (Cherise) McCrea, and Patrick McCrea; 10 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and his mother-in-law, Phyllis Fitch.
Also preceding him in death were brothers, Steve Kent and John Kent.
Mass of Christian Buial will be Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11 a.m. at Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, 1502 East Wallen Road, Fort Wayne with calling an hour before. Calling will also be Friday, June 14, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne. Burial will follow Mass at Huntertown Cemetery.
Memorials may be directed to the Huntertown Lion’s Club Baseball and Softball League or Humane Fort Wayne.
Share fond memories and condolences at www.divinemercyfuenralhome.com.
Services
Divine Mercy Funeral Home
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
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So sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad! Growing up right across the street I remember spending a lot of time at your house playing in your back yard. Your Dad was always the nicest guy. It’s a hard time right now but just hold on to all the great memories, that’s what I’m doing. 🙏
Brenda Blessing
Shannon, Cherise, Dalton and the rest of the family:
Sending all our love and letting you all know that you’re in our hearts at this time.
May you find happiness in the good memories and may his memory be eternal.
All our love,
Adam, Beth, Luke and Samantha Hayden
So very sorry . My love and prayers to Jean and the boys in the days ahead .
Condolences to the family. My father Dal Wolf became friends with Dan during their years at the G.E. Apprentice School and again at IPFW. My father spoke highly of Dan. Carol and I are praying for the Father to give you comfort and peace.
Mike Wolf
We are so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Our sympathies to the family and know you will all be in our thoughts at this time.
We had heard of John and Steve passing but had not known there was to be a service in Wolcottville for John. Bob and I would have been there to pay our respects and touch base with the family. Marie was enjoyed by all our family.