Obituary of Daniel W. Nauman

Daniel W. Nauman 1949-2024 Passed on, December 27th. Beloved father and friend. Survived by: Michael, Rachael and Matthew Nauman. Wake will be held at Daly Funeral home in Schenectady Friday, January 3th from 5 to 7pm Funeral services will take place at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna Saturday, January 4th at 10am In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name, to Schenectady City Mission and youth for Christ. Daniel W Nauman was born in Ballston Spa, NY. He spent his childhood in Hobart, NY. He enjoyed his teenage years in Rotterdam, NY, attending Houghton Academy and graduating in 1968. He went on to earn a Degree of Associate in Arts at Daniel Webster Jr. College in NH. In 1971 he was drafted into the Army Infantry, serving in the 82D Airborne out of Fort Bragg, N. Carolina. He was honorably discharged in 1974. Then, he met Susan Alice White, who became his beloved wife for 24 years and the mother of his three children. He spent the best years of his life raising a family in Scotia, NY. During this time; he received a Realtor License, served on the Camp Pattersonville board of directors, and did a stint in the National Guard. While working for the Watervliet Arsenal, he acquired a Machinist Apprenticeship. Making a career out of opportunity, he spent 27 years at the Arsenal before taking an early retirement. After his children were grown, he downsized and moved to Schenectady, NY. To keep busy in his retirement years, for a short time he drove for Amazing Grace Transportation and he often would help his brother with building projects. He spent much of this time, with his kids, traveling, visiting friends and family, exploring Florida, lighthouses and churches. He strengthened his faith and relationships with other church congregations. He had a lifelong fellowship with First Presbyterian Church in Schenectady, NY. His joy was found in his kids, grandson, three brothers, family, close friends, and faith. He would talk of things he had done, where he had been, what he had seen and what he had yet to see. He was humbled by the beauty in his life and gave all he had to those he loved. He was a man of big heart, who gave out love like candy. ~You will be missed.