Daniel L. Ireland

July 27, 1948 – July 29, 2024

Daniel L. Ireland, 76, Noblesville died on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Carmel. Danny was born in Tipton on July 27, 1948, to Clarence & Phyllis (Hobbs) Ireland who both preceded him in death. He is survived by his stepfather, Kenny Hine.

Danny graduated from Fishers High School in the Class of 1967 where he played football, basketball, golf, cross country, and ran track. He entered the U.S. Army and served in the 82nd Airborne in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970. Upon his return he worked at Chrysler Corporation in Kokomo for 32 years.

Danny was a member of VFW Post 6246 and American Legion Post 45, both in Noblesville. He was an avid hunter, trapper, and fisherman, and he loved working in his yard and garden.

Survivors include two children, Meredith Barrows and husband Steve, Arcadia, and Matthew Ireland, Noblesville; seven grandchildren, Tyler (Elizabeth) Wiltermood, Mattie (Brenndan) Rodewald. Mason Barrows, Chase, Kylie, Jonas, and Juliette. He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Eliana, Raelynn, Jonah, and Oliver who is due in September and several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Cheryl Grant.

Danny was preceded in death by one brother, Steve Ireland and the mother of his children, Janie K. Ireland.

Funeral services for Danny will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, August 2 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Pastor Andy Marshall presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery with military honors presented by the U.S. Army and the Tipton American Legion Post. Visitation will be on Friday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.

Condolences for Danny’s family may be left on his obituary page at young-nichols.com.