Frank E. Daly
Frank E. Daly, 89, of Aberdeen, SD, peacefully passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026.
Born on December 10, 1936, to Charles and Agnes (Cogley) Daly, Frank graduated from Columbia High School in 1954 and pursued further education at Ellendale College and later in life at Northern State College. In 1957, he married Eileen Slaney, a marriage that would span nearly seven decades. Their union was blessed with three children: Gary, Susie, and Kathy.
Frank joined the US Air Force and served his country with honor for 22 years. After his honorable discharge from the Air Force, he worked various jobs, completing his work career with the State of South Dakota as a Motor Carrier Patrol Inspector.
Frank had a great sense of humor; he loved people and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed hunting and assisting his son, Gary, in racing both snowmobiles and stock cars. In addition, he spent many years camping with family and friends. Frank was a devoted member of St. Mary's Parish in Aberdeen, SD, for many years.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Mother Joseph Manor. For the past two and a half years, they provided Frank with a loving and compassionate environment, becoming an extended family to him.
Frank E. Daly will be remembered as a devoted husband, a loving father, and a dedicated serviceman. His legacy of love, kindness, and service will continue to live on through his family and all those whose lives he touched.
Frank is survived by his children: Gary (Lynn) Daly of Brandon SD, Susie (Kurt) Hagedorn of Lee's Summit, MO, and Kathy (Dean) Schaunaman of Aberdeen SD; his grandchildren: Tyler (Megan) Daly, Kyle (Erin) Daly, Brett (Liz) Daly, Bobby (Kayla) Hagedorn, Ryan Hagedorn, Kari Jo Schaunaman, and Jason (Jillian) Schaunaman; and great grandchildren: Samantha Daly, Jessica Daly, Reese Lee, Emery Daly, Connor Daly, Sloan Daly, Aubrey Hagedorn, Molly Hagedorn, Emma Hagedorn, and Neveah Janusz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eileen; nine brothers: George, Edward, Archie, Tony, Dean, John, Earl, Arthur, and Donald Daly; one sister, Kathleen Spencer; and an infant sister.