Daniel F. Gabriel, 78, of Celina, and formerly of Dayton, died Friday, January 6, 2023, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.

He was born January 29, 1944, in Dayton, the son of Daniel and Edith (Krisko) Gabriel.

He is survived by his longtime partner, Sherry Garwick Davis of Celina; by his daughters: Camille Gabriel of Raytown, Missouri; Danielle (Chris Casillas) of Kettering; Gillian (Thomas Duggan) of Champaign, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother, Thomas Gabriel.

Daniel was a graduate of Chaminade High School in Dayton, and a veteran of the US Air Force. He established and operated Dayton Commercial Studio for several decades where he was the photographer for many national accounts. Dan was known for his sarcasm and wit. He could fix anything and was a charter member of the Deepwater Yacht Club on Grand Lake St. Marys. He loved sailing on his boat "Whatever". He was an accomplished and successful musician and loved all kinds of music from Pink Floyd to Ray Charles. He played bass in the Warehouse Sound Project for many years.

A Celebration of Dan's Life will be held next summer.

Condolences may be sent to his family via Millerfuneralhomes.net.