Dan R. Driskel

Dan R. Driskel, 83, of Cherryvale, Kansas passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home,
Dan Richard Driskel was born November 21, 1936 in Cherryvale, Kansas the son of Dan L. Peugh and Evelyn Rosalie Driskel. He grew up in Cherryvale and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1955.
He enlisted March 21, 1955 with the United States Navy and was honorably discharged March 23, 1959.
On July 2, 1959 in Severy, Kansas he was united in marriage to Evelyn June Austin and she survives at the home.
Dan owned and operated a truck line for many years. Also, worked in accounting and dispatching for 25 years. In his earlier years he was owner/operator of a barbershop for 20 years in Cherryvale.
He enjoyed gospel music, playing golf, lawn care, snooker and pool. He liked antique cars, all sports and cherished his time watching his grandkids activities. After he retired, he learned to fly and took many cross country trips. He will be remembered for his ownership of his businesses in Cherryvale and for the love of his family and friends.
Dan was a member and attended New Life Praise and Worship Church in Cherryvale.
Survivors include his wife Evelyn of the home, three daughters, Dana Renea Cavaness and her husband David of Cherryvale, Cynthia June Hammond and her husband David of Cherryvale, Teresa R. Wagoner and her husband Randy of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 6 grandchildren, Joshua (Amanda) Cavaness, Michael (Selena) Cavaness, Jeremiah (Lindsay) Hammond, Zachariah (Christina) Hammond, Candace Wagoner, Marshall (Chelsie) Wagoner and 9 great grandchildren, Audrey, Jefrey, Adelaide, Ellery, Lorelei, Jase, Maverick, Lad and Georgia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan R. Peugh and Evelyn Nordine, 3 half-brothers, Lee Peugh, Robert Peugh and Fred Peugh.
Celebration of Life Memorial Services will be held 1:00 P.M., Monday, December 30, 2019 at New Life Praise and Worship Church, 308 North Liberty, Cherryvale, Kansas.
Memorial remembrances are suggested to Kindred Hospice and they may be left or mailed to Wickham Family Funeral Home, 216 East 4th, Cherryvale, Kansas 67335.