Daniel Jay Beal, age 68, passed away January 18, 2026, in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Bozeman, Montana, to the late Ernest and Ethel Beal. Daniel worked his career as a construction superintendent in the Atlanta, GA area. He loved spending time outdoors, riding his motorcycle, and caring for his dogs.

Daniel is survived by his daughters, Lauren (Jorge) Alcala and Sarah (Mike O'Brien) Beal; three grandchildren, Leo, Santiago, and Lennie; sister, Becki (Gary) Shank; niece, Ashley Beal-Bryant; and nephews, John Scott and J. Guy Haines.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Ernest Beal, Jr.

A private memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Atlanta Humane Society of Atlanta, GA, at https://atlantahumane.org. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.fairhavenfortwayne.com