Daniel M. La Chance, 73, of Kenosha, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at Sheridan Medical Complex surrounded by his loving family. Born in St. Louis, MO, on February 9, 1943, he was the son of Melvin and Adele (Dierker) La Chance. He was raised and educated in the schools of St. Louis. Daniel served in the United States Marine Corp and was honorably discharged on February 17, 1970. He served three tours in Vietnam and one in Cuba. He received the Good Conduct Medal with one star, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Cuba), Vietnam Service Medal with three stars, Sharpshooter Badge (rifle), Marksmen Badge (pistol), Good Conduct Medal and two Purple Hearts. Daniel moved to Wisconsin in 1975 and then to Kenosha in 1979. He was formerly employed with Gateway Technical College in Kenosha, R. Lavin & Sons in North Chicago, and retired from Kenosha Memorial Hospital. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, model cars and watching his soaps. He also enjoyed cooking and baking and was a diehard St. Louis Cardinals fan. Survivors include his wife, Roberta La Chance of Kenosha; his mother, Adele La Chance of St. Louis, MO; five children, Renee (Tim) Wycoff of Desoto, MO, Matthew La Chance of St. Charles, MO, Melissa (Justin) Rains of Kenosha, Amanda (Michael Goddie) La Chance of Kenosha and Steven (Jennifer) La Chance of Union Grove, WI; six sisters, Judy (Bill) Schnelting of Jefferson City, MO, Sandy La Chance of St. Louis, MO, Jane (Bill) Corpora of Maryland Heights, MO, Sharon La Chance of St. Louis, MO, JoAnn La Chance of St. Louis, MO, and Laura La Chance of Arnold, MO; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin La Chance; a brother, Michael La Chance; and a grandson, Scott Juarez. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 22nd, at Proko Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the service at 4:00 p.m. Interment will be held on Monday, May 23rd, at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove, WI, at 12:00 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Cancer Society will be appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Daniel’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com