Dan "Smiley" Nangle

NANGLE, Dan “Smiley”, 59, of Springfield, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, October 13, 2026, in Springfield Regional Medical Center, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born March 14, 1967, in Springfield the son of the late John “Jack” and Patricia (Brown) Nangle. Dan spent several years in the foundry business working at O.S. Kelly, Morris Bean & Co., Reliable Castings, Cast Fab Technologies and KoreMart. His passion was defect analysis, production management and quality control. He was a member of the Celina Moose, Union Club, Machinist Club and had a contagious “Smile” that made it very difficult not to smile back. Dan never knew a stranger. He loved fishing, lake-life, NHRA racing, WWE, gardening and music. Survivors include the love of his life, Shirley; siblings, John (Dianne), TJ, Rob (Sharon) and Karen; son, Nick (Tarah) Baker and the light of his life, his grandson and “Buddy”, Leo; special neighbor, Edith Wisenberger; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, lake family and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a special neighbor, Bob Wisenberger. Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Wednesday in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 on Thursday in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Dogtors, 4033 Springfield-Xenia Rd., Springfield, OH 45506 or Catholic Central High School Green and Gold Club.