Danny D. Knoell was born on December 9, 1950 in Fremont, Nebraska to Everrett and Elaine (Ogard) Knoell and entered his eternal reward peacefully at home on July 21, 2019 after a year-long battle with cancer. He attended school in Nickerson and graduated from Fremont High School. He earned a degree in electronics from Milford Trade School. Dan married Shirley Sand at Sacred Heart Church in Crete on May 19, 1973. He was employed with the Xerox Corporation for 36 years, from which he retired. His hobbies included golfing whenever he had the chance and watching football, especially the Huskers. Dan was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Nebraska National Guard for 6 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, parents in law: Ray and Irma Sand, and brothers in law: Charlie Keller, Donald Sand, and Gayle Slagle. Survivors include his wife of 46 years: Shirley (Sand) Knoell, sons: Paul, Christopher (Heather), and Thomas, grandson: Cody, and step grandson: Jacob, brother: David (Joyce) Knoell of Hooper, sisters: Jackie (Mike) Ladd of Nickerson, Sherry (Dwight) Jarose of Fremont, in laws: Mary Keller, Darlene Sand, Leonard and Kathy (Aksamit) Sand, James and Cecilia (Sand) Krejci, Richard and Deanna (Bulin) Sand. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church in Crete. Visitation is Wednesday 4 – 8 PM and Thursday 9 – 8 PM at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete. Rosary will be Thursday at 7 PM at the funeral home. Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete is handling arrangements.