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Dan grew up in Cincinnati, graduating from La Salle H.S. and Xavier University prior to commissioning as a Second Lieutenant in the Artillery Corps in the U.S. Army. Dan married Nancy Grever September 21, 1968 at St Mary’s, Hyde Park, Cincinnati, OH. Dan was very proud of serving his country and was always ready for a handshake and salute to anyone in uniform; even a_er alzheimers had stolen much of his memory. Following his military service, he joined Clark, Schaefer, Hacke and Company as a CPA, eventually becoming partner. In 1986, Dan was hired by G and J (Gross and Jarson) Pepsi Cola Boling Company as CFO, retiring as COO in 2008. He was President of the Pepsi Cola Bolers’Association and served on the Board of Dr. Pepper which a_orded Nancy and him opportunities for international travel to Pepsi and Dr. Pepper Conferences. Having spent his childhood summers, in Leland, MI on Lake Leelanau, his dream was always to retire there, which he and Nancy did in 2008. He was treasurer of the Lake Leelanau Lake Association, served on the Board of the Cherry Growers Association. Membership in Terrace Park Country Club, Cincinnati, OH and Leland Country Club, Leland, MI enabled him to pursue his passion for tennis and golf. Dan and D___ A_____ 17, 2025 Nancy enjoyed 20 sunny winters at Heritage Bay, Naples, FL.

Dan is remembered for his joyful spirit, smile, giggle and twinkle in his eye when “messing” with you; providing white knuckled, terror filled tube rides for his nieces; his competitive spirit with any sport, starting with step ball as a young child and advancing to football, tennis, racquetball and the ultimate loves, CARDS and GOLF.

Dan is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nancy, his 3 sons Bryan (Nancy Nathan) Sweeney, Sean Sweeney and Sco (Mary) Sweeney and his 5grandchildren, Maeve and Liam Sweeney, Jack Sweeney, Beau and Lucas Sweeney He is also survived by his sister Patricia Sweeney (Tom) Rohs, his brother John (Ciss) Sweeney, and a wonderful extended family. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Russell William “Bill” Sweeney, JR.

On September 21, 2025, 12 to 3pm at Terrace Park Country Club, Cincinnati, OH, a Celebration of Life will be held. A Remembrance Service for family will be held August 30, 2025.

In lieu of _owers, please donate to Munson Hospice, 1105 Sixth Street, Traverse City MI, 40684 and/or, the Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.organd/or the Lake Leelanau Lake Association, PO Box 123, Leland, MI 49654. Please share condolences and memories with Daniel’s family at www.martinson.info. Arrangements are with the Martinson Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Leelanau.