Daniel Wills Sr was born in Butte, Montana on March 20, 1953 to Frank and Elizabeth Wills. He passed away on April 2nd at the age of 72. Daniel was raised in Butte and moved away shortly after getting married to the love of his life, Patricia Wills (Farrell) on July 6, 1974.
A short time later on he left to help defend his country. He would spend 21 years devoting his life to the Army and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. During that time of service he was able to travel the world. While on these travels, he met many people and enjoyed every moment. After retirement, Daniel and his family returned to Butte and this is where he spent his retirement enjoying his friends and hobbies of mining and collecting gems. He shared these hobbies with his children and grandchildren whenever possible.
Daniel was preceded in life by Patricia, his wife of 47 years; both his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Wills; his brothers, Albert Davis, Edward Davis, and Frank Wills.
He is survived by his children, Leeann & Jason Todd and Daniel Wills Jr; grandchildren Kelsee Todd, Brynn Todd, Sadie Wills and Ryder Crothers-Wills.
Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:30 am, Saturday, May 3, at Mountain View Cemetery, 3910 Harrison Ave., Butte, MT. A reception will follow at Metals Bar and Grill, 8 West Park St., Butte, MT.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation is honored to care for Daniel and his family.
Please visit below to leave a memory or share a condolence.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:30 am
Saturday May 3, 2025
Mountain View Cemetery
3910 Harrison Ave.
Butte, Montana 59701
Reception
Immediately Following Service
Saturday May 3, 2025
Metals Bar and Grill
8 W. Park St.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Patte Wills says
Remembering Danny going after wood with Frank in Dodge, the red pickup. He had the job of keeping the wood split and the huge wood pile nicely stacked. He was a nice kid. I remember when he told us he and Patty wanted to get married.
I am so sorry for your loss.
I am The Other Patte Wills
Tom Richardson says
During my earlier years of grade school, Danny’s mother “Mrs Wills” would often take my brother and I on day trips with Danny. My brother and I are the same age as Danny and we got along very well with him. She would take us on fishing trips, to Fleecer, to Gregson Hot Springs and lots of other places. We all would have a great time and I felt very fortunate to know Danny during this time. We had lots of fond memories undertaking adventures with him. After grade school, we never saw Danny again and often wondered what he was doing. We are very sorry to hear of his death and offer our sincere condolences to all his family.