It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel A. Ebling, 67, of Myerstown. Very unexpectedly he was called home on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.

Dan was the beloved husband of Kathy J. (Layser) Ebling for 47 years. They were married on March 19, 1977, after a mutual infatuation. After raising eight children, and all those years, they still considered each other to be their best friend.

Born in Myerstown on Dec. 16, 1956, Dan was a son of the late Lowell and Betty (Brandt) Ebling.

Daniel was a 1974 graduate of ELCO High School. He had a long career as a machinist working at Brenner’s, Zachariah’s, and, most recently, A & H Industries. He loved his career and had a keen “machinist eye,” as he would say, for perfection. His ability to measure things to a thousandth of an inch was a talent that awed his family.

He led a selfless life, generously dedicating his time to a variety of volunteer positions, including 16 years as a little league baseball coach, and serving as an Awana teacher at church.

His interests were many, and the saying “jack of all trades, master of none” did not apply, because he truly seemed an expert on everything. Cars, homes, minor medical maladies, there wasn’t anything he couldn’t fix.

His plan for the day he passed included fixing a broken TV with his grandsons. He was ahead of his time in his appreciation and understanding of computers and technology. He had an uncanny ability to diagnose and remedy computer mishaps and malfunctions. His desire to learn anything he could about anything caused many an uninterested party to sit through random documentaries, obscure and ancient TV shows, and YouTube videos. He knew how to engage a crowd and made friends with everyone.

An accident in 2009 left him paralyzed with limited use of his hands and legs. His positive spirit during this trial was inspirational. He lived in constant pain yet never complained. We rejoice that his body is restored in his Heavenly home.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Craig (Denise) Ebling, Jacob (Laura) Ebling, Sarah (David) Gass, David (Meghan) Ebling, Michael Ebling (Jessica Cavalcanti), James (Callie) Ebling, Rachel (Shane) Mentzer, and Thomas (Julie) Ebling; grandchildren, Tyler, Jeanine, Addison, Erin, Sydney, Thomas, Kaitlin, Elijah, John, and Clark; brothers, Michael (Candace) Ebling, Erich Ebling, and Geoffrey (Joy) Ebling; and many nieces and nephews.

Daniel was preceded in death by his brother, Dale Ebling.

Celebration of life services will be held on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at 5 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church, 22 E. Main Ave., Myerstown, preceded by a meet and greet beginning at 4 p.m. Inurnment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, which helped Dan live his life after his accident. Click here to donate: https://giving.jefferson.edu/giving-guide/hospitals/magee.html.

Grose Funeral Home, Myerstown, has been entrusted with the arrangements.