Daniel Lee Linnemeier

Daniel Lee “Big D” Linnemeier, 34, of Ossian, Indiana, passed away on March 26, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on June 4, 1987, in Fort. Wayne, Indiana, the son of Michael Linnemeier and Rhonda (Linnemeier) Cox.

Daniel was a member of Zion Lutheran Church - Friedheim.

He was employed as lead maintenance at Gold Shield in Decatur, Indiana.

Daniel enjoyed 4-wheeling, motorcycling, fishing, hunting, trains and celebrating his birthdays in Florida. He was an uncle with a big heart who enjoyed life to the fullest.

Survivors include his father, Michael (Diane Lude) Linnemeier of Ossian, Indiana; mother, Rhonda (Gregory) (Linnemeier) Cox of Fort Wayne, Indiana; brother, Craig (Niki Short) Linnemeier of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two sisters, Jessica Linnemeier of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Katie (Nick) Monroe of Pleasant Lake, Indiana; grandparents, Eugene and Janice Linnemeier of Decatur, Indiana; and one nephew, Christopher Monroe.

He preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Lee and Charlotte Miller; paternal great-grandparents, Herman and Ruth Linnemeier; and paternal great-grandma, Laura Ehle.

A Memorial Service celebrating Daniel’s life will be held at  1:00 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022, at Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur with Pastor Daniel Dahling officiating.

Friends will be received one hour prior to services on Friday.

Preferred Memorials to donor’s choice.