Dan R. D'Clute, Pastor of Family Ministries at New Harvest Christian Church, went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 30th, 2009 at the age of 40. He was born August 15th, 1969 to Richard and Ruth (Gardner) D'Clute in Oregon, Ohio. Dan was a graduate of Genoa High School. He went on to become a minister and has served for the past 11 years at New Harvest Christian Church showing a passion caring for and ministering to the youth in the area. Dan and his loving wife, Deena were married July 2nd, 1994 in California.
He is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, Deena (Kennedy) D'Clute; precious daughters, Jaqlyn and Jordyn D'Clute; mother, Ruth D'Clute; brothers, David (Robin) and Donald (Becky) D'Clute and sisters, Teri (Ted) Fisher and Tami (Steve) Heritage. Dan will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and the many special youth he loved and cared for over the years. Dan was preceded in death by his father, Richard D'Clute.
The family will receive guests Wednesday from 3:00 -9:00 p.m. at New Harvest Christian Church, 3540 Seaman Rd, Oregon, Ohio. Funeral Services will begin Thursday at 4:00 p.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers those wishing to make a contribution are asked to consider a Love Offering to Deena and her daughters, c/o the church.