Dana Ralph Knickerbocker

Dana Ralph Knickerbocker, age 57 of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 29, 2021.  He was born on November 28, 1964, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Nyle and Lillian E. (Goodacre) Knickerbocker.

Dana was a 1982 graduate of Hastings High School.  He worked for Bradford White for over 20 years.

Dana enjoyed hunting, music, mud-bogging, movies, singing, dancing, jet-skiing, and water-skiing.  He especially loved spending time with family and friends.

Dana is preceded in death by his parents Nyle and Lillian Knickerbocker, his brother Doug Knickerbocker, and his grandparents.

He is survived by his son Kody Knickerbocker of Hastings, Michigan, grandson Kabe Knickerbocker of Hastings, Michigan, brother Mark Knickerbocker of Paradise, Michigan, sister Lisa Dutkiewicz of Ocala, Florida, nieces Lindy Knickerbocker of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Heather Strimback of Hastings, Michigan, Amanda Hawkins of Hastings, Michigan, Jasmin Senecal of Delaware, Ohio, Dawn Fitzgerald of Gilbert, Arizona, Daisy Farnell of Ocala, Florida,  nephew Leonard Dutkiewicz IV of Ocala, Florida, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

A private family celebration of life is planned.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .

Dana was one of the most generous, hardworking, and hard-rocking guys with a heart of gold.  Keep on rockin'!!