Daniel John Wilkinson, 68, of Paris, Michigan, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with lung cancer. Dan was born in Big Rapids on August 24, 1951 to Earl and Vivian (Straup) Wilkinson. He graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1969 and went to work in construction. He married Debra Montague on November 11, 1972 and they raised their son, Eric, in Big Rapids until 1990 when they relocated to Paris, where Dan had found property to build their new home on. He went to work for Big Rapids Public Schools as a custodian, a job which he loved, until his retirement in 2013. In his retirement, he enjoyed working on projects around his property, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and his beloved dog, Jerzee. He is survived by his wife, Debra; his son, Eric Daniel Wilkinson of Big Rapids; his grandson, Aaron Daniel Wilkinson of Big Rapids; two brothers, Richard (Veronica) Wilkinson of Northbridge, MA and Michael (Diane) Wilkinson of Wayland; two sisters, Kathy Barnes of Wyoming and Denise (Jon) Erlandson of Big Rapids; his father-in-law, Brian Montague of Big Rapids; three brothers-in-law, Steven (Roxanne) Montague of Evart, David (Wendy) Montague of Big Rapids and Mark Montague of Woodhaven; two sisters-in-law Linda (Michael) Christison of Big Rapids and Tracy (Thomas) Robbins of Zeeland and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Vivian Wilkinson; his mother-in-law, Joan Montague and his brother, Terry Wilkinson. At Dans request, no services will be held. Memorials may be made to the Mecosta County ARC. Arrangements and care have been entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or sign the guestbook for Dan online at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com