Daniel Jay Johnston of Wayland, age 53, died Friday, Dec. 15.

Dan was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and served on numerous missions, touching lives locally and abroad. He received a bachelor’s degree from the International School of Ministry in 2013 after a 17-year long career with Steelcase. He then went on to serve at Walking By Faith as a Prayer Partner.

Dan is survived by his wife of 22 years, Brenda (Lardie) Johnston; his children: Nicolette and Andrew Happie, Shannon and Erik Schmidt; and grandchildren: Azaria and Gabriel Happie; brother, David Johnston; and sister, Veronica Johnston.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, David and Patricia (Knapp) Johnston; and sister, Patricia Johnston.

Family will greet visitors from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Dec. 20, from at Resurrection Life Church in the Rez Center, 5120 Ivanrest, SW, where a Celebration of Life service will begin at noon, with Pastor David Christian officiating. A luncheon will immediately follow.

Contributions in memory of Dan can be made to Walking By Faith Ministries, 5120 Ivanrest Ave. SW, Grandville, MI 49418.