Daniel E. Settle

Daniel E. Settle, 49, of Taylor Road, died at 9:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2012, at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Mr. Settle worked at Atterbury Job Corps as a CDL driver. He was a 1980 graduate of Columbus East High School and served in the Army National Guard from 1981 to 1987. Dan became a Christian in January of 1999. Since that time, he had actively attended worship services and grown to be a model of Christ's love and compassion to many people, both in and out of the church walls. He enjoyed church events, listening to progressive rock, watching football and laughing with his friends. Dan was a Texas Christian University Horned Frogs fan. His cat Nemo loved to curl up on his legs in the recliner. Whether at home or away, he spent most of his free time as a caring and attentive husband to his best friend and wife, Genay. Born Aug. 27, 1962, Mr. Settle was the son of Charles Eugene and Dorothy (Sparks) Settle. He married Genevieve "Genay" K. Hupp on Jan. 1, 1997. Survivors include his wife, Genay; his father, Eugene, of Columbus; his sister Sara (Max) Zeigler; his nephews, Greg (Sheri) Nolting and Mike Nolting; his niece, Jennifer (Gary) Baldwin; his god-children, Corey Funches, Diamond Funches and Willie "Tre" Funches III, all of Columbus; one great-niece and four great-nephews. His mother Dorothy, a sister, Susan K. Nolting, and a brother-in-law, Elmer "Butch" Nolting, preceded him in death. Dan was a gentle, loyal friend who enjoyed laughing and listening. He valued the forgiveness he found in Jesus Christ and shared his joy with everyone he met. His favorite Bible verse was Romans 8:28. Dan lived in confidence of God's peace until he left to be in God's glory. FUNERAL: 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Muncie, Pastor Susan Vannice and Pastor Tracy McIntyre officiating. VISITATION: 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday and one hour prior to the service Saturday. Mr. Settle chose to have his body donated to Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis for the furthering of research on ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genay Settle for the Dan Settle's Living Dream Music Grant, to give guitar lessons to school-aged children in Dan's memory.

Daniel E. Settle

August 27, 1962 - March 27, 2012