Danny John Pichler

On February 23, 2025 this world lost a great man, he was a wonderful husband, dad, son, brother and friend. Danny John Pichler of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma passed away unexpectedly at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center at the age of 70. 

Dan was born on April 30, 1954 to Henry and Virginia (LaSota) Pichler in Pittsburg, Kansas, Dan was raised in the community of Franklin, where he was baptized at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church. He attended grade school alongside his older sister, Sherry, and later transferred to Arma schools upon the consolidation of the district. He graduated from Arma Northeast High School in 1972, where he showcased his talents as a devoted athlete, participating in football, basketball, baseball, and track. At just 18, Dan began working at the local meat market, cultivating the skills that would define his career as a meat cutter. 

After graduation he began working full-time and eventually left the local meat market moving to Oswego, Kansas to begin his career independently at the new Town and Country Grocery. One evening while out scouting the town he stopped at the ball fields to watch the softball game being played. Dan had no idea what that adventure would lead to, it was at that game he met one of the players Edna Rose Elliott, little did he know she would be his future wife. It was on November 4, 1978, he and Edna were married in Oswego. Dan and Edna were blessed with the birth of their son Corey. Dan's work often led his family to various locations, but they found their lasting home in South Coffeyville, where Dan dedicated over 50 years to his role as a meat cutter. with his last ten year being at Country Mart in Coffeyville, where he also retired from retirement. 

All who knew Dan will have wonderful memories of his deep love and dedication to his family, he was a dedicated protector who always prioritized Edna and Corey’s needs, even those that might seem minimal. He showered those he loved and respected and many that he had never met with random acts of kindness. He first was Corey’s dad but as Corey grew to be an adult he was also his best friend. 

Dan enjoyed spending time with his wife of 46 years, they enjoyed the outdoors together. Dan enjoyed fishing, hunting and looking for the perfect crop of Morel Mushrooms in the spring with Edna, and Corey. Dan’s job as a meat cutter was something he truly enjoyed, he continued to use the skills and recipes that he first learned as a young 18-year-old to perfect the perfect blend for many Italian Sausages for his family and friends to enjoy. 

Dan’s legacy will live on through his wife Edna of the home, his son Corey, sister Sherry Crepinske (Dan), brother’s-in-law, David and Geroge Elliott, sister-in-law Becky George. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law Danny Elliott and sister-in-law Roberta (Elliott) Hobbs. 

On Monday, March 3rd, 2025 the family will gather to receive friends at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel, 2405 Woodland Ave., Coffeyville, Kansas from 5 to 7pm. On Tuesday March 4th a Celebration of Dan’s life will begin at 11am also at Ford-Wulf-Bruns Chapel. Following these services the burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Coffeyville. To leave a message of online message of condolence, share a memory or view live streaming of his celebration visit www.fordwulfbrunschapel.com