Daniel Richard Rudolph age 66, died April 17th with his family by his side at the Lawrence County Manor in Mount Vernon, MO. He was born February 11th, 1959, in Statesville, NC, to parents, Joe and Marie Rudolph. He grew up in Del City and Shawnee, OK.

While in high school Daniel moved to L.A. and graduated in 1976. He went into the Army directly after that. He met Marcy while in the Army, and they had one son, Daniel the 2nd. One of his biggest regrets was not being in his son's life.

In the 80's, he moved to Springfield where he and Tammy Rice got married and had 4 daughters, Jessica, Alicia, Natasha and Hanna. He loved them very much. During most of their childhood, he drove a truck for Trail Liner. After that, he drove dump trucks for Jolly and Swearengin. He had several truck driving buddies who he cherished dearly. Lotis, Hollywood and Jody were a few.

In the mid 90's, Dan met Lyn. The two spent over 20 years together. During that time, he had a handyman business called Rudy's-Re-Do. Dan and Lyn had ups and downs, but he truly loved her. They shared a lot of the same interests. Dan's favorite times were spent Barbecuing with his family and friends. He loved NASCAR, Dale Ernhardt and Busch Beer. Lyn enjoyed all of those things also, so it worked out. Dan had a life full of people who loved him. He was very appreciative of the love his daughters showed at the end. They were his greatest accomplishment.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents; Papa John Copeland; and the love of his life, Lyn Perryman.

Dan is survived by his sisters, Cathy, Peper, Dawn, Shelly and others unknown; Mamaw, Ada Copeland; his son, Danny Leonard (Ok); his daughters and grandkids, Jessi Rudolph, husband Zack and daughters, Charlette and Makenzi, Alicia Rudolph partner Tim and daughters, Haleigh and Audrey, Natasha Rudolph partner Brian and sons, Ashton and Easton all of Springfield, MO and Hanna Schaum partner Darvin  and daughters, Lydia and Amelia of Sycamore, MO; the Helton family, who were very dear to his heart. Dan loved them all very much.

His family will cherish the memories they have.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Fayetteville VA.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services in Springfield, MO.