Daniel F. Stuedemann

BLOOMINGTON - Daniel F. Stuedemann, 44, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018.

He was born July 18, 1973 in Moline, IL, the son of Lowell Stuedemann and Susie (Wells) Ray. He married Melissa D. McMains on December 14, 2007 in Bloomington. She survives.

Survivors also include his parents, Lowell (Juli) Stuedemann, Susie (Jerry) Ray, and step-father, Alan King; one brother, Timothy (Amanda) Stuedemann; one sister, Patricia (Chad) Dohrmann; three step-brothers, Ralph Paysen, Chris Paysen, and Josh (Becky Hull) Paysen; his maternal grandfather, Harold Wells; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Elmer and Esther Stuedemann; maternal grandmother, Hazel Wells; and infant sister, Christine.

To his birth family, he will always be "Danny". To others, "Daniel". To his wife and most close circles of friendship, simply "Dan". Dan grew up in the Quad Cities, and relocated to Bloomington in 2007 to join a team planting a new church. He took great delight in his church family. He enjoyed playing the drums for worship and listening to various types and genres of music. Dan had a passion for repurposing items from second-hand shops and garage sales. He took pleasure in furnishing his home with these items. Dan loved animals, especially his cats, and always enjoyed a game of Scrabble with anyone who would challenge him.

While Dan had a variety of employers over his lifetime, he defined himself as Christian first, husband second, and friend third. He never defined himself by his job title.

He will be deeply missed.

Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Point of Change, Church of the Nazarene. Service will be held at 1pm, visitation will take place from 2pm-4pm (following the service).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Sterile Feral, PO Box 3413, Bloomington, IL 61702.