Daniel Alan Blair, 55, Plymouth, formerly of Bluffton, passed away unexpectedly July 22, 9:05 p.m., at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

He was born May 18, 1955, in Bluffton, to Clarence E. and Sue (Cheesman) Blair.

Mr. Blair was a graduate of Huntington North High School. He was a member of Plymouth Wesleyan Church, and he enjoyed being around people, group Bible studies, and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Clarence and Sue Blair, Markle; two daughters, Valerie Blair, Arizona, and Marcie Blair, Plymouth; two brothers, Darrell (Lori) Blair, Markle, and Dee W. (Deb) Blair, Craigville; two sisters, Dixie (Mark) Hewitt, Marion, and Darla (Bruce) Fink, Batavia, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held July 26, at Thoma/Rich, Chaney & Lemler Funeral Home, Bluffton, with Pastor David Terhune officiating. Burial was in Sparks Cemetery, Markle. 

Preferred memorials are to American Heart Association, Marshall County Mental Health Association or to an educational fund for Valerie and Marcie, payable to The State Bank of Markle. Condolences for the family of Mr. Blair may be sent online to www.thomarich.com.