Daniel Elmore Houser, 73, of Hershey, NE, passed away on June 4, 2020 at his home.  He was born to Floyd & Martha (Powell) Houser on November 24, 1946 at Wallace, NE. At birth, he weighed only 1 lb 15 oz and spent his first three months in St. Mary's hospital in North Platte.  He was married to Karen Danzack on August 30, 1965, in North Platte, they later divorced.

Dan worked ranching, truck driving and various retail jobs throughout his life.  He was an avid horse lover and cowboy at heart and would have spent every day riding if he could.

He is survived by children, Daniel Houser Jr. of Lincoln, Melissa (James) McGraw of Kearney, and Angela Houser of Papillion; grandchildren, Nick, Gina, Trenton, Rebecca, Kimberly, Heather, Christopher, Brandon, Joseph Jr. & Nathan; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Floyd G. (Linda) Houser of North Platte, and Vernon Houser of  Seaside, Oregon; sister, Martha (Dan) Hallmark of Clayton, North Carolina; one uncle, Wayne Powell of Colorado; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dewey Houser; and son, Joseph Roy.

Graveside services will be June 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Good Hope Cemetery, North of North Platte with Bishop Joshua Ray officiating.

Memorials are suggested to the Callahan Cancer Center.  Online condolences can be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com .  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.