Daniel L. Arseneau, 73, of Beaverville, Illinois, passed away on August 18, 2021 in Omaha, Nebraska after a short battle with cancer with his son, daughter-in-law, and grandsons by his side. He was a lifelong resident of Beaverville, born on July 10, 1948, the son of Percell and Mildred Arseneau.

Surviving Daniel are his son, daughter-in-law, and his two grandsons, Cameron, Andrea (Kerouac), Daniel, and Jack Arseneau of Council Bluffs, IA. Five siblings and their spouses; Robert (Judy) Arseneau of Beaverville, IL; Wayne (JoAnne) Arseneau of Beaverville, IL; Karen (Bill) Dowling of St Anne, IL; Kenneth (Linda) Arseneau of Martinton, IL; Loretta (Steve) Moehler of Watseka, IL; one sister in law, Diane (Jim) Wiltjer of Pinehurst, NC; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Danny was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, Barbara and his parents.

Danny was a lifelong farmer with his brothers. Throughout his life he loved tractor pulling in the NTPA, snowmobiling, traveling, joyriding in his vette, watching his favorite westerns, having coffee with his friends, volunteering at St Mary’s Church Founder’s Day Celebration by grilling the coveted boudin, and most of all spending time with his two beautiful grandsons.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Baier Funeral Home in Watseka, IL from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friends and family are invited to share photos and memories during this time. A funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Church in Beaverville, IL on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. where Deacon Patrick Skelly will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Beaverville, IL.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, those who wish to make a donation in Danny’s memory may do so to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church Restoration Fund, 308 St Charles St. Beaverville, IL 60912.