Daniel R. Truckenbrod, 79, of Compton passed away on May 26, 2020 at OSF St. Anthony's Medical Center, Rockford.

Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota is assisting with arrangements. A memorial is being planned for a later date.

Daniel was a lifelong farmer, avid gardener and bee-keeper. He enjoyed Rip's Chicken more than any other meal on earth and he loved spending time in Shell Lake, Wisconsin.

Daniel was born on September 15, 1940, in Mendota to Ralph and Mary (Kuebel) Truckenbrod.

He is survived by his children, Jim (Donna) Truckenbrod of Dixon, Kristine (John) Baird of Mendota, David Truckenbrod of St. Petersburg, FL, Jennifer Truckenbrod of Mendota, and Craig (Jennifer) Truckenbrod of Mendota; 8 grandchldren , Shawn Truckenbrod, Brian Robinson, Jessica Robinson and Matt Robinson, Peyton Baird, Bailey Baird, and Jace Baird, and Samantha Heady of Columbus, Missouri and his sisters, Carol Nigro, Shirley Kaminski, and Marla (Steve) Barkoviak.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Katherine Robinson on October 12, 2016 and one brother, Dale Truckenbrod.

Memorials can be made to the Compton Fire Department.