Daniel Lyle “Danny” Lekin, 67, of Tama, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. A Funeral Liturgy will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 10:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Deacon Joe Behounek officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Friday, January 17, 2019 from 5-8 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church.

Daniel was born on September 9, 1952, in Belle Plaine, Iowa, the son of Lyle and Lucille (Hlavacek) Lekin.

He graduated from Tama High School.

On April 21, 1972, he was united in marriage to Constance “Connie” Upah at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chelsea, Iowa. Danny was a longtime owner of Tama Livestock and fed cattle for many years. He was a member of the Livestock Marketing Association, Iowa Beef Council and a Board of Director at the State Bank of Toledo. He loved collecting gold plated toy tractors. Danny was a down to earth man who was devoted to his family and the sale barn.

Survivors include two sons, Jason (Mandy) Lekin of Toledo, and Justin (Danielle) Lekin of Toledo; four grandchildren, Taylor and Lane Lekin, and Elizabeth and Fletcher Lekin; one sister, Patty (Bernie) Thiessen of Tama; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; and his wife Connie on March 31, 2018.

A memorial fund will be established.