Daniel Ray Thompson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Daniel Ray Thompson of West Des Moines, Iowa, born in Mason City, Iowa, who passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Daniel Ray Thompson to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ray Thompson and Mary Thompson; his grandson Connor Alexander; his parents-in-law, Glen and Dorothy Dietrich; his sister Marlys; his brothers-in-law, Bob Pliley and Joe McLaughlin; and his nephew Joey McLaughlin.
He is survived by: his wife Delores Dietrich (Dee); his daughters, Annette Lee (David) and Kelli Alexander (Jon); his sister Ramona McLaughlin; his nephews, Jon McLaughlin, Tony McLaughlin (Gayla), Mark McLaughlin (Pattie) and Jeff Pliley (Nancy); and his niece Diana Dogotch (Ron). He is also survived by girls is being a grandpa.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Dan's name can be directed to The Child Life Program at Blank Children's Hospital.
