Obituary

Daniel L. Shipe, 85, of Pleasant Lake passed peacefully at home with his family at his side on Friday, May 22, 2020.

Daniel was born to Herschel and Iona (Ulmer) Shipe on September 7, 1934.

He married his high school sweetheart, Gladys Huss on September 26, 1953.

He was a lifelong resident of Pleasant Lake.

Mr. Shipe started his own business in 1971, Shipe Well Drilling that he passed on to his three sons.

Daniel loved to watch and play sports. He played on a fast pitch softball team and sponsored a team for several years that included winning a state championship. In retirement, his passion was playing golf that he enjoyed often.

Besides his wife of 66 years, he leaves three sons, Robert (Brenda) Shipe of Angola, Ronald Shipe of Pleasant Lake, and Richard (Brenda) Shipe of Pleasant Lake; four daughters, Diana (James) Penick of Angola, Donna (Mark) Thrasher of Angola, Debra (Gary) True of Angola, and Gloria (Rob) Amstutz of Pleasant Lake; 15 grandchildren Christopher (Erin) Thrasher, Joshua (Tori) Thrasher, Jacob (Amber) Shipe, Coty (Rebecca) Shipe, Benjamin (Jennifer) True, Becky (Trenton) Knox, Bethany (Travis) McDaniel, Daniel (Penny) Shipe, Jennifer (Tyler) Barclay, Jessica (Jack) Conrad, Derick (Ashley) Shipe, Samantha Amstutz, Allison (Shayne) Hamilton, Alexa Davis, and Katie Miller; 18 great-grandchildren: Vera, Jett and Dash Thrasher, Wren Thrasher, Micah, Levi, Gabriella and Asher Shipe, Luke, Jase and Dylan True, Finnian and Ella McDaniel, Brynlee and Hollis Knox, Austin and Cameron Penick, Brena Barclay; a sister, Betty Rohm of Butler; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; a brother, Robert Shipe; and a sister, Velma Smoker.

Private family services will be held with Pastor Norm Fuller officiating. Burial will be in Carter Cemetery, Pleasant Lake.

In lieu of flowers, the family has established a memorial fund with the Steuben County Community Foundation. Donations can be made online at steubenfoundation.org. or your favorite charity in Daniel's name.

Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson is assisting the family with arrangements.

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