Daniel “Danny” Lee Gambriel, age 67, of Willard, Missouri passed away in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, after a brave, but short battle with cancer. He was born on August 4, 1956, in Springfield, Missouri to Wesley and Betty (Garrison) Gambriel. 

Danny attended Willard High School. He met his future wife, Diane Moore while cruising down Kearney Street in one of his favorite muscle cars. They were united in marriage on June 25, 1977, in Springfield, Missouri. From this union three children were born: Darcy, Dana, and Drew. Danny had an amazing gift of fixing things others thought to be unrepairable. He loved working on automobiles and motorcycles. He especially enjoyed riding motorcycles on the open road. Danny worked for nearly 30 years for Paul Meuller Company. Later in life, he adored spending time with his grandchildren. He loved their visits whether it was for a sleepover at Papa’s house or a trip to the county fairs. Danny also enjoyed watching football and upkeeping his garden. He loved life to the fullest and will be sorely missed.

He was preceded in death by his parents; Wesley and Betty Gambriel; his daughter, Darcy Gambriel; his parents-in-law, Joe and Polly Moore; and two brothers-in-law, Steve Moore, and Jeff Moore.

Danny is survived by his wife of over 46 years, Diane Gambriel; a daughter and her husband, Dana and Brandon Price; a son, Drew Gambriel; five grandchildren, Ethan, Payton, Braydon, Adalyn, and Liam; his sister and her husband, Becky and Randy Lauthern; a sister-in-law and her husband, Teresa and Randy Stapp; a brother-in-law and his wife, Mark and Jackie Moore; numerous nephews, nieces, other family members and friends.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Bellview Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri. 

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