Daniel L. Tews, age 77, of Naperville, IL, passed peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024.  He was born December 9, 1946 in Persia, IA to Rev. John & Irene Tews.

After graduating from Mason Community High School in 1964, Dan joined the Air National Guard where he served until 1970.  He attended Concordia Teachers College, River Forest, IL and received a B.A. in secondary education in 1969.  Daniel married Christine Albers on August 22, 1970.  Daniel and Christine moved to Wheaton, IL in 1972.  He received a M.S. in physics from Ball State University in 1973.  He taught mathematics at Franklin Middle School in the Wheaton Community School District 200, retiring after 32 years.

After retirement he spent his time taking wood-working classes, making and refurbishing furniture, and volunteering his time helping others.  He enjoyed sports, studying mathematics and history, teaching confirmation classes and attending Bible studies, all of which underscored his lifelong love of learning.  Most of all, he loved the Lord, his wife and family.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Christine; his children, Matthew (Angela) Tews, Lucas Tews, and Ethan (Melissa) Tews; grandchildren Josiah, Timothy, Katelyn, Abigail, Christopher, Joshua, Micah, and Noah; and brothers John, Steven, Joel and Nathan.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irene, and brother David.

A visitation will be held at Peace Lutheran Church, 21W500 Butterfield Road, Lombard, IL on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m.  The family would like to extend an invitation for continued fellowship with refreshments immediately following the service until 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Peace Lutheran Church to support its global mission work.

Family and friends may sign a guest book at hultgrenfh.com. For more information, please call Hultgren Funeral Home at 630-668-0027.