Daniel Pelto, 87, of Centerville, passed away peacefully in his home January 7, 2023 surrounded by family. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 5, 1935; the eldest of five children to Ruben and Doris (Lytikainin) Pelto. Dan served in the Army. He raised his family in Michigan until 1978, when they moved to Centerville, Arkansas. He established DANCAROLSONS Farm where he raised cattle with two of his sons. He retired in 2005 after 49 years as a Tool and Die Maker. Dan was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Carol (Becht) Pelto; their four sons, Steve (Heidi) of Catawba, NC, David (Trish) and Rick (Linda) of Dardanelle, and Bruce (Julie) of Ashland City, TN; his siblings, Myrna, Joan (Arnold), Charles (Lorey) of Michigan and Jane (Greg) of Buffalo, NY. Dan loved working with his cattle and spoiling his six grandchildren, Randy (Robyn), Christine (William), Dylan (Payton), Nicholas (Felicia), Renee (Nick), and Noah (Maura); his nine great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; multiple nieces and nephews and many bonus grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 5:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. at the Dardanelle First Assembly of God Church. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, 11:00A.M., at St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. John's Lutheran Church in Russellville or Arkansas Hospice.

Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home and River Valley Cremations in Dardanelle. Online Guest Book and Condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com