Hicksville, Ohio
Dr. Daniel L. Underwood, 62, died Tuesday March 21, 2017 at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Born on June 8, 1954 in Hicksville, Dan was the son of George and the late Marjorie (Hobeck) Underwood.
Dan was a 1972 graduate of Antwerp High School. He graduated from Otterbein College with a Bachelor of Science degree and continued his medical studies at the Medical College of Toledo, becoming a well respected physician in the Hicksville community.
On August 23, 1975, Dan was united in marriage to Jaci Panico and she survives.
Dan loved being a part of the Hicksville community. He passionately served as a physician at Community Memorial Hospital for 35 years, where he also volunteered to serve on the Board of Governors. He was involved in Hicksville sports year round, both as a coach and as the team physician. Daniel loved being outdoors, landscaping and gardening. Spending time with his family and reading to his grandchildren were his favorite things to do.
Dan is also survived by his children, Jesse (Sara) Underwood, Laura (Clint) Keifer, Tessa Underwood; grandchildren, Aiden, Willa and Bennett; a brother, Royce Underwood and a sister, Connie Sampson.
He was preceded in death by his mother and a brother, Stan Underwood.
Funeral services for Dan will be Saturday at 11:00 at Smith & Brown Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home.
Burial will be in Lost Creek Cemetery, Hicksville.
Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation.
Online condolences may be shared at www.smithbrownfuneralhome.com.
