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Dr. Daniel Tira

August 5, 1943 - April 8, 2025

 

Born in Joliet Illinois Dan graduated from St Procopius College. He met his wife at a luncheon and they married after graduating. They attended graduate school at the Ohio State University and Dan took a job teaching biostatistics and working with computer assisted instruction at UMKC School of Dentistry. He had thirty plus wonderful years teaching biostatistics.

 

When he retired, he was the Dean of Students. He mentored many students now practicing dentistry and was proud of their accomplishments. Music played an important role in his life. and retirement found him playing clarinet in The New Horizon Band. He directed the Knights of Columbus and Spirit and Song Choirs at Ascension Catholic Church.

 

The Ascension Knights of Columbus were an important part of his life. He was a proud member of the Culinary Team Dan prepped potatoes and made coleslaw for fish fries, cooked for parish dinners (started Spaghetti Dinners) and helped with retreats. He organized collection and delivery of food for various shelters and coordinated things on the phone when he became unable to physically help. Dan had wonderful support from his CHRP brothers and loved the bond they shared.

 

Dan is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary, his son Justin daughter in law Nicole, granddaughters Madison and Kristin his daughter Claire, grandson Malachi, sister Edith Dichtl, sister-in-law Kathie Conroy.

 

Visitation will be held 9:00 am, Tuesday, April 15 at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, Kansas, followed by a Mass at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers the family ask for donations to St. Joseph Indian School  or to a charity of your choice.
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Apr 15, 2025
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John R. Vercellotti Apr 10, 2025

cousin ,Covington, LA ,Louisiana

Dearest Mary; son Justin and wife Nicole with daughters Madison and Kristin; and daughter Claire with son Malachi, We regret that Dan's health lost so much vigor in these past years. We have prayed for Dan during the last months. It seems such a short time ago that we were all at your wedding. Sharon and I so appreciated the opportunity to enjoy your magnificent Italian cuisine when we were in Kansas City for a meeting. We also met Malachi and appreciated greeting Claire. Dan was such a close friend to all of us, his 16 first cousins. And he took after cousin Lenny as a clarinet player to a rather mature aga. Len is still in his home town band at age 90 and enjoying it as mucch as I am sure Danny has as he aged. I wish to share my prayers to the Lord on Dan's behalf. He was such a devoted and generous spirt to all of his parish, the U. of Missouri Dental School, but as one of his fellow grandsons of Nona Rosa and Grandpa Pete, I am thankful for sharing with Dan so many mutually happy family memories those years ago. My prayers go to Our Lord on Dan's behalf and for all of you as time passes. John Vercellotti, daughter Ellen and son, Paul.

Karen Williams Apr 10, 2025

Friend, colleague ,Denver ,Colorado

Mary, Justin, Nicole,Claire and family, My heart goes out to you and you celebrate Dan’s life and learn to manage life in his absence. He was a stellar person who contributed so much to our world. He was my mentor, friend and colleague and I will cherish his memory forever. Sending you sympathy.

Joseph F. Vercellotti Apr 11, 2025

Cousin ,Hilton Head Island ,South Carolina

I am the oldest Cousin and will miss my young keeper of family traditions. Sorry that our respective careers did not permit much time together. I was proud of Dan's professional achievements and of the exemplary life he lived.. He will be missed by many. May he rest in peace. Joe V. Born in Joliet Illinois Dan graduated from St Procopius College. He met his wife at a luncheon and they married after graduating. They attended graduate school at the Ohio State University and Dan took a job teaching biostatistics and working with computer assisted instruction at UMKC School of Dentistry. He had thirty plus wonderful years teaching biostatistics. When he retired, he was the Dean of Students. He mentored many students now practicing dentistry and was proud of their accomplishments. Music played an important role in his life. and retirement found him playing clarinet in The New Horizon Band. He directed the Knights of Columbus and Spirit and Song Choirs at Ascension Catholic Church. The Ascension Knights of Columbus were an important part of his life. He was a proud member of the Culinary Team Dan prepped potatoes and made coleslaw for fish fries, cooked for parish dinners (started Spaghetti Dinners) and helped with retreats. He organized collection and delivery of food for various shelters and coordinated things on the phone when he became unable to physically help. Dan had wonderful support from his CHRP brothers and loved the bond they shared. Dan is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary, his son Justin daughter in law Nicole, granddaughters Madison and Kristin his daughter Claire, grandson Malachi, sister Edith Dichtl, sister-in-law Kathie Conroy. Visitation will be held 9:00 am, Tuesday, April 15 at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W. 127th St., Overland Park, Kansas, followed by a Mass at 10:00 am. Send Condolences Additional Service: Visitation Location: Church of the Ascension Address: 9510 W. 127th Street City: Overland Park State:

Jeff and Rochelle Racy Apr 12, 2025

Neighbor ,Overland Park ,Kansas

Mary and Family, We are so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was the first person to welcome us when we moved into the neighborhood. He was always generous and helpful here, and in the broader community. He will be dearly missed by all. Jeff and Rochelle Racy

Jerry Pater Apr 13, 2025

Friend ,Leawood, KS ,Kansas

I have known for over 20 years. My relationship started at Ascension Church. He was one on the hardest working, dedicated man who never hesitated to help others in need. He will be missed by so many. May he RIP. Jerry Paterl

Tom Brett Apr 15, 2025

Family friend ,Florida

To the Tira family: I would like to extend my deepest condolences and have fond recollections of Dan throughout the years. May he rest in peace. Tom Brett