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.

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