Daniel J. Anderson was born January 3, 1985, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Andy and Jamie Anderson. He grew up in Rapid City and attended both grade, middle, and high schools there.

Daniel met Kirby Holzwarth in high school, and the two were united in marriage on October 22, 2004, in Rapid City.

A few of his hobbies included riding dirt bikes, 4-wheelers, and motorcycles, being outdoors, and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed all types of cars.

Daniel was proud of his jobs which included working for the railroad and being a volunteer firefighter. He also had a love for a variety of animals.

He could always make people laugh and brighten their day. Daniel will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife Kirby and four sons: Taite, Thaddeus, Tyson, and Triton Anderson, all of Rapid City; his mother Jamie Anderson of Rapid City; two brothers Bill Piekkola (CeeJay) of California and Mike Anderson (Sharon) of Wall; two sisters Rachel Schaub (Rodney) of New Underwood and Lisa Anderson Pelton (Stacy) of Wall; 6 nieces; 12 nephews; 1 great-niece; brother-in-law Tyler Holzwarth; father-in-law, Neal (Deb) Holzwarth; mother-in-law Barb (Tim) Storbeck; numerous extended family, and close friends.


He was preceded in death by his father Andy Anderson, and both sets of grandparents.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the North Haines Volunteer Fire Department with fellowship to follow.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 with a time and location to be determined.