H. Daniel Mason

H. Daniel Mason, 81, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by family.

Daniel was born on January 5, 1942, in Lima, Ohio to Daniel and Vina (Gibson) Mason. On February 11, 1962, he married Andrea (Marcum) Mason who survives in Lima.

Daniel was an avid bowler and bowled with the Senior League Evans Construction. His average was 202. He loved baseball and was a big Cincinnati Reds fan. Dan was also a Deacon at Lighthouse Baptist Church and he also used to lead music at church.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his children, Geronda (Lee) Plagman and Jodi (Matt) Schaefer; grandchildren, Lisa (Kevin) Hart, Amanda (Paul) McCoy, John (Jackie) Frueh, Kelsey (Jeremy) Fiedler, Megan (Dylan) Spees, and Drew Schaefer; 13 great-grandchildren, with one on the way; siblings, Thelma Dozier, Mollie Bess, Cleo Hagerdon, Gary Mason, and June Clark; and many nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his in-laws, Leon and Martha Marcum; and siblings, Clara Smith and Jack Mason.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Lima, Ohio.  A funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, with visitation 1 hour prior.  Pastor Christopher Page will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.