of Allegan, died Monday, August 27, 2012, at Borgess Hospital. Mr. Stech was born April 1, 1941, in Allegan, the son of William and Virginia (Green) Stech. Dan graduated from Gobles High School in 1959, he was a member of the first Gobles football team, and was a 4 sport standout, he even had a try out with the Detroit Tigers farm team. Dan worked for several years in Kalamazoo for William R. Biggs, he later worked in Gobles at Century 21, and then went to work for Harry Tibbitts in Allegan, where he later partnered then purchased. Stech and Associates formed, and served Allegan for several years. Dan had many hobbies and past times, golf, Detroit Tigers, U of M Football "GO BLUE", and restoring old furniture. He loved his family and friends. Surviving are his 3 children; Laura and Brian Arehart, Kathleen and Billy Efthimiades, Cheryl and Dan Prieto, his step son, Kirk and Kristen Wieland, 5 grandchildren; Stacey and Bram Brusselmans, Steven Arehart, Ty Page, Daniel Prieto, Kaleb and Kaiden Wieland, 1 great granddaughter, Emma, his sister, Sandra and Allen Ekola, 2 nephews, Tim and Debbie Ekola, David and Rosa Maria Ekola. He was preceded in death by his niece, Diana Ekola. A celebration of life will take place on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Silo in Allegan from 3-6 pm. Private interment will be in Kendall Cemetery, Pine Grove Twp. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Congregational Kitchen, 323 Cutler St., Allegan 49010 or the Gobles Athletic Dept, 409 N. State St., Gobles 49055. Arrangements by the Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel.