NEENAH, Wis. – Danny L. “Dan” Dimond, 60, of Neenah, passed away Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, at his home, with his family by his side after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Feb. 15, 1952, in Sterling, the son of Lawrence and Mary (Sibley) Dimond. Dan married his high school sweatheart, Judy M. Blackford, on Aug. 17, 1974. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Neenah.

Dan worked for 34 years as a mechanical engineer at Mercury Marine High Performance. Dan enjoyed all things cars – engines and watching races. He had the time-tested talent to fix and repair anything. He also enjoyed reading and researching any and all new projects. Dan loved being with his family at his cabin in Mountain, Wis., cheering for the Green Bay Packers; and had a fondness for his sheltie, Remi.