Steuben: L. Daniel Carpenter, 72, of North Steuben Road, husband of Louise, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2012, at St. Luke's Memorial Hospital, New Hartford, after a brief illness. He was born in Utica, on April 6, 1939, and graduated from Remsen Central School, with the Class of 1958. Dan served his country in the US Marine Corp from October, 1958, through his honorable discharge in October, 1962. Dan married his high school sweetheart, Louise, on July 18, 1959, at St. Ann's Church, Hinckley. Dan and Louise enjoyed over 52 years together. Mr. Carpenter retired from New York State Department of Transportation as a DOT Inspector in 2002. Dan served the Town of Steuben for most of his life in various capacities including Town Councilman, Town Justice of the Peace and finally as Town Supervisor, a position he held at the present time. Dan is survived by his wife, Louise, and 5 children and their spouses; Fred Carpenter, (Wanda), Tina Carpenter (Lori Clark), Brian Carpenter (Penny), Sonya Murray (Jack), and Julie Cooper (Chuck) seven grandchildren; Danielle Bamford, Brian and Kayla Carpenter, Morgan, Hailey and Griffin Murray and Xachary Carpenter. Dan also has eight great grandchildren.
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