Danny Waltrip

Danny Charles Waltrip, 76, Carbondale, Kansas, passed away on May 5, 2023. Dan was born in Camp, Arkansas, on February 20, 1947, the son of Charles and Anice Waltrip. His family moved to Kansas in 1956, when Dan was a child, and he grew up on a farm near Overbrook, Kansas. He graduated from Overbrook High School in 1965 and attended Butler Community College before deciding to enlist in the United States Air Force in 1967. Dan started working for the US Postal Service in 1971 and retired in 2002 as a Maintenance Technician. Dan and Sheila Waltrip were married for 55 years, and they had one daughter, Nancy. Sheila and Nancy are surviving. He was preceded in death by his parents. Dan loved hunting, including a Big Game Hunting Adventure in South Africa, fishing, and riding an ATV on back roads, enjoying the beautiful scenery, and watching for wildlife. He was great at planning group vacations and especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Dan traveled to many countries with family and friends; this included Africa, Australia, China, Europe, Ireland, Iceland, Mexico, and Costa Rica to name a few. Dan was extremely kind-hearted and cared for everyone he met. He rarely met anyone he did not like. He was the kind of person who would listen to conversations and then quietly say the funniest thing to make the entire room laugh. Dan always had a great joke to tell. Dan was exceedingly creative and could repair something in the most unique way to make it work. He truly loved his family, friends, and anyone he met. He will be greatly missed. A casual celebration of life gathering will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023, in the meeting room at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1351 SW Arvonia Place, Topeka KS 66615. Dan’s family asks guests to share their memories and funny stories. In lieu of flowers and plants, memorial contributions may be made to the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group (SRWHMG) or to Honor Flight, and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614 Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Danny Waltrip

February 20, 1947 - May 5, 2023