Dan passed away unexpectedly at home on November 15, 2017 on Camano Island, WA. He was born on May 8 ^th , 1948 in Gary, Indiana. Dan was a waterfowl enthusiast, an excellent fisherman, and an outdoor adventurer. He worked at Creekside Angling Company in Issaquah for over 18 years where he shared his vast fishing knowledge and fishing experience. Much of his expertise was shared to him by Britt Kirkpatrick, his lifelong mentor and best friend. Dan was also a professional drummer and singer, performing all throughout the country for most of his life. Dan is survived by his loving wife Sandy, sons; Nicholas Nicholson, Alex Lemaich (Susie), Brother Jeff Lemaich, Sister Carol Gentz (Bob), and lifelong friend Delores Kirkpatrick. Also to mention his beloved companion, black lab Swipe.