Daniel Paul Blades, 80, of Republic Missouri, passed away April 13, 2021.
Dan was born August 23, 1940 in Republic Missouri. He had a lifelong passion for horses. He and his family showed quarter horses early in his life and later he had a horse boarding business in Brookline.
He had a successful shoe business in Rolla during the 70’s and later sold cars until he retired. He was a mild-mannered man that enjoyed spending time with his friends and family.
Dan leaves behind his sister, Anna Taylor, brother, David Blades and his wife Diane, sister, Mary Perkins, daughter, Kandee Blades, son, Skip Blades and his wife Tamra; daughter Laura Bodenstein and her husband Neal, son David Wittmaier, grandchildren, Brenden Blades, Elle Blades, Alyson Brizendine and husband Derek, Claire Bodenstein, Lauren Wittmaier, Josh Wittmaier and wife Makenzie, great grandchildren Ellie Wittmaier, Roman Felix, and Walker Wittmaier, and many nieces and nephews.
Preceding him in death was his wife of 25 years Judy Blades, son, Danny Blades, father, Walter Blades, mother, Louise Murrell, and his best buddy Callie.
There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 18, at Wade Chapel Cemetery, 10501 W Farm Rd 174, Republic, MO.