Daniel E. “Dan” Boyd, 77, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, October 25, 2022, in Maquoketa.

A celebration of his life is pending and will be announced soon.  Cremation rites have been accorded.  The Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa is caring for the family.

Daniel Edward Boyd was born on August 15, 1945 in Rock Island, Illinois to Edward Benjamin and Reba Christina (Bryner) Boyd.  He was a 1963 graduate of Rock Island High School and had attended Blackhawk College.  Dan married Teresa Derricks from 1965 – 1976.  Dan then married Helen Hutchison from 1980 – 2005.  From 2007 until his passing, Dan’s soulmate and life partner was Elizabeth Eichner.

Dan was a draftsman by trade and had worked for various companies in the Quad Cities most notably for the City of Davenport for over 25 years as a Traffic Technician.

Dan had been a member of the AFSCME Union and served as the Chief Union Steward for the City of Davenport. He was a lover of animals, especially dogs, and all animals loved him.  He was known as a “foodie” who loved fine dining and was a connoisseur of libations, often striking up conversations with anyone on the joys of a good meal and a cocktail.  Dan enjoyed all types of music but mostly Blues.  He traveled to various locations throughout the Quad Cities and Bellevue, IA to listen to many great blues musicians.

Those left to honor his memory include his life partner, Elizabeth Eichner of Davenport, IA; step-children, Joshua (Heather Sanderson) Hutchison of Iowa City, IA, Sarah (Joseph Desch) Johanson of Bettendorf, IA, and Roger (Erin) Daniel of Bettendorf, IA; 3 grandchildren with one on the way in March, Elizabeth, Raven and Serenity; 1 great-grandson, Olyver; niece and nephews, T.J. Hargrave of Scottsdale, AZ, Tom Hargrave of AZ, and Roger (Dea) Hargrave of Coyne Center, IL; great-nieces and a great-nephew; many great-great nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Hemi.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Marilyn, a niece Debbie Lynn, and many of his beloved dogs.

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