Daniel H. Frey

WILMINGTON—Daniel H. Frey, 71, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
Born Sept. 9, 1949 in Joliet, Daniel Howard was a son of Donald and Rose (Alstott) Frey. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the class of 1968. Following high school Daniel served honorably in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Era. Following his service in the military Daniel held employment with Caterpillar for 35 years before retiring. Daniel was an active member and past Deacon of First Christian Church in Wilmington, where he was a founding member. He was an avid gun enthusiast and enjoyed anything Harley Davidson or Mustang related. He never went anywhere without a magic trick, and no matter where he went he never met a stranger. Daniel will be remembered for his passion for guitars and dogs.
Survivors include two daughters, Dacia Lambert and Melissa Frey, both of Wilmington; four grandchildren: Curtis Lambert Jr., Patrick Lambert, Joshua (Liz) Lambert and Stephanie Lambert; eight great-grandchildren, two sisters, Sharon Boynton and Donna Nutt; 11 nieces and nephews as well as numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Judith Capper and his brother, Lee Frey.
A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021 at First Christian Church in Wilmington. Private inurnment with full military honors will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.
Donations may be made as gifts in Daniel's memory to: Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516.
Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Daniel's memorial page by visiting: www.BaskervilleFuneral.com/obituary/Daniel-Frey
Green flameless cremation services and memorial arrangements were made under the direction and care of Baskerville Funeral Home in Wilmington.