Daniel Mattison

Daniel Robert Mattison, 96, was born in the village of McDonald, Ohio on
April 14, 1924 and left this world a better place on May 22, 2020. He is
survived by his sister Florence Johnson; daughters Dani Francis (her husband
Evan Francis) and Lisa Erkelens; grand-daughters Mackenzie Hairston (her
husband Barry Hairston) and Drew Erkelens and great grand-daughter Remi
Hairston. He dearly loved his wife Marjorie until (and beyond) her death in
2011. Daniel was a true member of the "Greatest Generation." He joined the
Navy at 18 for WW II and was on a submarine, despite being 6'3" and not
knowing how to swim. Everyone he encountered in life was left smiling from
his jokes and affectionate teasing. He was a special man who was strong and
equally as kind. He will be missed on this earth, but will absolutely remain in
our hearts, as a beautiful reminder of "how to be."