Daniel L. Lawton
February 28, 1963 - April 15, 2022
Daniel Lloyd Lawton, age 59, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born February 28, 1963 in Muskegon to George and Marilyn (Butcher) Lawton. Dan graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School in 1981 and had worked for Structural Concepts for the past six years. On New Year's Eve of 2021, he married the love of his life and long-time fiancée of 13 years, the former Linda Bytwerk-Merkins in Muskegon. Dan loved riding his Harley-Davidson and took many trips with his sons and best friend, Mike. He was a member of H.O.G. and enjoyed tinkering in the garage and doing small engine repair. But most of all, he loved spending time with his sons and family. They were his world. Dan will be missed by many. SURVIVORS include his wife, Linda; children: Garett Lawton, Austin (fiancée, Chelsey Wabsis) Lawton both of Muskegon, Nicole (Mark) Keiser of Norton Shores, and Derek (fiancée, Megan Fisher) Merkins of N. Muskegon; his mother, Marilyn Lawton of Muskegon; brother, Michael (Pam) Lawton of Muskegon; niece, Meghan (Robbie) Guikema and their children: Brayden and Blakeley; nephew, Myles (Brennen Kartes) Lawton; close friend, Mike Yordy; and his favorite cat, Al. Dan was preceded in death by his father, George Lawton. A Celebration of Life Gathering for Dan will be held from 2-4 PM Saturday, April 23, 2022 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., Norton Shores, MI 49444 (231) 798-1100. Share memories with the family at their online Guest Book at www.sytsemafh.com
Daniel Lloyd Lawton, age 59, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born February 28, 1963 in Muskegon to George and Marilyn (Butcher) Lawton. Dan graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School in 1981 and had worked for Structural... View Obituary & Service Information