Daniel Ray Hager

Daniel Ray Hager, 26 of New Paris, passed away on September 23,2012 at Reid Hospital. He was born March 20, 1986 in Richmond, Indiana to Bob & Karen(Wissler)Hager of New Paris. Daniel was a 2004 graduate of National Trail High School. He loved sports, especially Ohio State and North Carolina Basketball. He could tell you everything and anything about sports. He was also an avid NASCAR fan. Daniel never met a stranger and had many friends. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Daniel was preceded in death by great grandparents, Linville and Emma Wissler, and Elmer and Ruby Brumbaugh; and paternal grandparents, Earl and Georgia Evans. In addition to his parents, Daniel is survived by a daughter, Iridessa N. Hager; brother, Robbie and Christy Hager of New Madison; a sister, Mandy and Kenny Mann of Eaton; four nephews, Brent and Dylan Hager and Trey and Payton Mann; four nieces, Kynnedi and Reagyin Hager, Danika Mann, and Madisyn Mann; maternal grandparents, Bill and Mary Wissler of Richmond; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 7:00 pm at Cedar Grove Church of the Brethren, 373 Love Road, New Paris with Pastors Tony Price and Kyle Hermann officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until the time of service. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be sent to Braund Funeral Home to assist with funeral costs. On line condolences may be sent to the family at www.braundfuneral home.com. Services have been entrusted to Braund Funeral Home.