Dan D. Mosier, 84, of Girard, died at 6:18 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his home. He was born November 4, 1938 at Columbus. He was the son of Robert E. and Lucy A. (Smith) Mosier. They preceded him in death.
Dan graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1960 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Education. Dan and Jacquelyn VanGorden were united in marriage November 7, 1958, at Grace United Methodist Church in Pittsburg. She preceded him in death November 4, 2013.
In addition to his parents and wife, Dan was preceded in death his brother, Robert E. Mosier, Jr. and two sisters, Sandra K. Mackey and Della J. Monsour.
Dan served in the Kansas Army National Guard from January 1957 until February 20, 1963. Dan was also a Union meat cutter starting in high school through his retirement.
Following his graduation, Dan moved to Elmdale where he taught in the Elmdale High School from 1961 to 1965. He moved to Lansing/Leavenworth area in 1965 and began working for the Lansing Unified School District 469 as a teacher and activity director. He worked there from 1965 until his retirement in 1994.
In 2011, Dan and Jackie moved to Girard to be closer to their hometown of Pittsburg and their high school classmates. Dan is survived by two sons, Dan David Mosier II (Roz) of Farlington and Stephen M. Mosier (Karlyn) of South Weber, Utah; and daughter, Debra L. Mosier of Girard. His brother, Charles W. Mosier of Orofino, Idaho; fourteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews also survive.
A visitation was held Saturday, September 2, at the Brenner Mortuary. A Celebration of Life followed at the Homer Cole Center.
In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Wesley House of Pittsburg. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary. com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg.