Daniel “Dano” Cottrell, 66, of Stoutsville, passed away at home Sunday September 15, 2013. He was born on June 2, 1947 in Lockbourne, the son of Walter and Roberta (Starkey) Cottrell. He owned and with his wife operated “Dans’s Septic Service for 36 years”. He was a member of Christian Family Pioneers for over 30 years, enjoyed primitive camping, educating youth in living history, singing around the campfire and fellowshipping with friends. He was Vice President of Scioto Valley Beekeepers and helped with the honey extraction demonstrations at the Lithopolis Honey Fest for the last four years. He will be sadly missed by a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Marvin Cottrell. He is survived by his wife, Dawn (Garlinger) Cottrell; sons, Scott Allen (Brenda) Cottrell and Jason Todd (Angela) Cottrell; grandchildren, Aidan, Amber, Taylor, Jeremiah and Monica; brothers, Earl (Carletta) Cottrell and Steve (Shiela) Cottrell; sisters, Mary Thomas, Margie (Lee) Luffman and Caroline Stroup. Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday September 19, 2013 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.