Daniel Lee Fike

Daniel Lee Fike, age 85, of Bronson, Florida, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Dan was born on November 21, 1940. His parents were Fred David Fike and Mary Catherine Snyder of Osceola Mills, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. Dan was the sole survivor of his immediate family. His brothers were Fred, John Art and Charlie.

He is survived by his current wife Bonnie Bryan Fike, and was predeceased by his first wife of 53 years, Arlene Richardson. Arlene was a loving and caring person to her children and to Dan.

Dan grew up in the mountains of Pennsylvania, hunting with his big brother Fred. He attended a one room school like other children in the area. After school Dan would work his trapline and fish in the surrounding woods and small streams. Dan spent most of his time alone so much so neighbors called him “Indian.” He loved nature, and that trait lasted his whole life.

One of Dan’s precious memories was to take his children and wife, Alene, on picnics – swimming and fishing. Dan truly was a Country Man, loved the life in the country and the old time Blue Grass and “Down Home Country Music.”

He raised chickens, pigs and a goat or two, not to mention he had two green thumbs, he could grow anything!

Dan was a good hearted man and always helped those in need.

Throughout his life had many accomplishments. In Pennsylvania he worked as a farmhand, working in the hayfields, taking care of cows, driving tractors and mules for plowing. In the late 50’s Dan’s family moved to Florida, where he soon met and married his loving first wife, Arlene Richardson. Dan wore many hats during his life. He made donuts, learned how to make ceramic molds, became a truck driver in the “cane fields” of South Florida, worked as a seawall builder, became a diver and worked for a salvage company, drove 18 wheelers, block trucks, was a well driller, Handy Man, Maintenance Director of an assisted living facility, all while raising and taking care of his family.

There will be a Celebration of Dan’s life at a future date.

Dan is survived by:

His current wife Bonnie Bryan Fike, after being together for 8 years.

Dan’s children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

Robert Fike, predeceased, his children Robert Fike and children Roger Fike and David Fike.

Catherine Fike Lawrence (Hugh), Robert Gibson (Bud) Children – Lexi and Mary Gibson – Children Destiny Lawrence and Slade Lawrence,

Great Great Grandchildren – Slade Lawrence, Jr., and Mia

Janet Fike Dean (Predeceased) son-in-law Vince Dean (2021) His children and Grand Children

Daniel Lee Fike, Jr. (Kim) Children Nellie, children and Step children – Leslie Carver, children Ruthie, Step daughter Jennifer (Ronny) and grandchildren

Joyce Fike Brannan (Keith) Amy Jean, Bryant and logan – Grand Robbie and Michaela – Great=great grand Adeline

Arthur Harry Fike Predeceased (Cheryle) Children Kimberly Fike, Kasey Fike Lemur (Kyle), Great Grand – Jackson – Ryan and Ariel.

Dan’s impact on this world will last forever, all the while those of us closest to him are honored that he was and will be forever part of our lives.

Quote: Dan said “When I die, I want to soar with the Birds of Prey.” Surely Dan is soaring with the Eagles.

OUR GRIEF IS NOT A SIGN OF WEAKNESS NOR A LACK OF FAITH. IT IS THE PRICE OF LOVE.

Queen Elizabeth II