Daniel (Danny) James Kitt Jr. of Olsburg, Kansas unexpectedly passed away on June 27, 2023. Dan was a long-time resident of Pottawatomie County Kansas. He was a member of the Coeur D' Alene tribe in Idaho where he grew up on the reservation.
He was the son of Daniel James Kitt Sr and Patricia Bedwell. Daniel was the oldest of six children. At the age of 15, Daniel Kitt Sr. tragically passed away. Daniel Jr. stepped up to help his mother raise his younger siblings.
Daniel married Danielle Dexter on September 18, 2010, in Manhattan, Kansas.
Dan was concerned for his fellow man and devoted his life to Public Service. He was passionate about his country and showed his patriotism through his dedicated service. Dan was a decorated disabled Air Force Veteran. He had deployments to Italy, Korea, and Bosnia. He was the Chaplin’s Assistant. Amongst other duties, he was responsible for providing security for the Chaplin in conflict zones. After his discharge, he was employed as a jailor/transport officer with the Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Dept. For the last five years, he served as the Captain of the Jail for Pottawatomie County. Dan later worked for the Riley County Transfer Station. He had a rock-solid work ethic and was passionate about everything he accomplished throughout his life.
Dan had a creative passion for constructing miniatures and tabletop gaming terrain. He spent many hours wearing magnifying glasses painting the fine details of the miniatures until they were perfectly finished. Daniel had a great sense of humor, and his laugh was contagious. He loved his family, and walking hand-in-hand with his wife, Danielle, and their dog Gabbie. He enjoyed helping his father-in-law with his ranch and cattle. On the ranch, Dan was just as creative. When something broke, he found an unorthodox way of fixing it. Often, he was met with doubt for his “fix it” creativity but to everyone’s surprise, it always seemed to work. Most importantly Dan was a role model of strength, a fierce protector, compassionate, selfless, and a master at problem-solving with a steady calm.
Dan was loved by all, and he is greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Danielle, and Bonus-daughter Alexis Potts of the home. Son, Jon (Courtney) Chiantaretto Kentucky, Daughter, Kourteney Kitt Colorado, and three Grandchildren. Noah Johnson, Eliauna Johnson of Colorado Amelia Chiantaretto Kentucky. Mother and Stepfather, Pat and Bill Snyder Clay Center. Siblings, Jennifer Jackson Florida, Rebecca Russell Florida, Tamara Holte Topeka, Barby Kitt Abilene, Robert Kitt Clay Center. In addition, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws. He was preceded in death by his father Daniel James Kitt Sr.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. A visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. until service time at 10:30 a.m. Burial with military honors will take place at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery. The family is humbly asking in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent in care of Campanella & Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547. Funds raised above the required amount will be split between Alexis Potts College fund and the Wounded Warriors Fund. Thank you in advance for any assistance. The Family of Daniel J. Kitt. Jr.