Dana “Dan” Dhondt

Dana “Dan” Dhondt, born Dec. 22, 1937, in Grinnell, Iowa to Edith Ruth McDowell Dhondt and Peter “Piper” Dhondt, passed away Dec. 23, 2025 in Ozark.
He attended elementary school in Kellogg, Iowa until his third grade year, then moved to Colfax, Iowa where he finished high school. While in high school, Dan saw Barbara Earles at a football game. They were married Aug. 18, 1957, on his uncle’s front lawn.
He was a jack of many trades working as a cashier at a grocery store in his early years, then being promoted to cut meats, all the while owning a farm with cows and pigs. He and his wife owned Brooklyn Locker up in Brooklyn, Iowa before moving to Republic, where they opened Dan and Barb’s Furniture. He and Barb enjoyed working together, even after they retired, they began Dan and Barb’s Ozark Crafters and kept woodworking together. When they truly put down their work, they spent seven years traveling in their RV.
He is survived by his children Rodney Dhondt (Nancy), Greg Dhondt (Joanie) and Robin Dhondt, six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife Barbara, daughter Becky Green, and siblings Laurette, Mildred, Maxine, Mary, Peter and Ricky.
Arrangements are under the direction of Meadors Funeral Home, Republic. Online condolences can be made at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.