Daniel J. Steck, age 76, passed away November 13, 2014 in Surprise, Arizona. Dan was born August 22, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio to John J. Steck and Louise Anna Becker-Steck. He was raised there and attended schools there. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962 and in the Reserves until 1967. Following his military service he began working as a manager for Tractor Supply in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dan had worked as a manager in retail as well as a mechanic. He was most at home in the outdoors and loved hunting and camping which were his passion. Dan purchased a motorhome and enjoyed traveling. When he retired he and his wife traveled the country eventually settling in Arizona and purchasing a home in Wickenburg in 2008. Dan was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church and served as an Elder in the church. He is survived by his wife Ruby Steck of Wickenburg and step-daughters Michelle and Mary and grandchildren Grace and Mikayla, brother in law and sister in law Richard & Mary Ann Bressler as well as special friends Pastor Robert & Jackie Weidmeyer, Robert & Vivian Reynolds and Ferris & Mary Ann Johnson. Memorial Services will be held Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 1:00 P.M., at the Redeemer Lutheran Church.