Daniel Hedge Polen obituary

Daniel Hedge Polen

3/12/1951 - 11/20/2020

Obituary For Daniel Hedge Polen

Daniel Hedge Polen, 69, of Bowerston, Ohio passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Truman House, New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was born March 12, 1951 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Dean W. & Gloria Hedge Polen. Dan was a partner in Polen Coal Company, Dean Coal Company & Castle Shannon Golf Course and owner of the Stanley Steamer franchise. He graduated from Hopedale High School.

He had a lifelong love of fishing, golf and Ohio State football. In his retirement, Dan spent many hours of enjoyment on his boat, fishing nearby lakes and enjoying his home in the country. He always had a project going on, the latest being the construction of a pond and dock, completed and stocked with fish just months before his passing.

In his later years, he bravely met health challenges with great courage and grace, never losing his love for life. And oh, how he lived.

Most importantly, Dan was a much loved and treasured son, brother, uncle and friend who will be forever missed. He is survived by his brother Dean W. (Sherri) Polen, Jr. of St. Clairsville; sisters Cathy Heaston of Hopedale & Martha (Richard) Bethel of Maineville, Ohio; nieces Jenna (John) Tipton & Kelley Polen; nephews Adam Heaston & John Polen and great nephew Kyler Dean Polen. In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Randy Heaston.

Due to the covid pandemic, private family services.

Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Ohio.

The funeral services may be viewed on this website after 3 p.m. Wednesday

https://youtu.be/pg5L6pBBaDo

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09/03/2024

Cindy Sagrilla

Dean, Cathy and Martha, Bob and I were so sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He and Bob were such good friends and there are so many memories. Dan was always so nice to me and so much fun, His house at Tappan Lake was the best. His memory will live on in Bob's countless stories, i hope your memories will bring you comfort during this difficult time, You will be in my prayers.
09/03/2024

Bob Sagrilla

From the age of 16 till I married at age 30 "Stick" and I spent most of our free time together. So many memories of a great fun loving guy with a big heart. My best friend.
09/03/2024

Jeff Copeland

A wonderful friend and great guy. I will miss Dan especially at the holidays and birthday celebrations. We always had fishing conversations about our latest techniques to land the big ones. Rest in peace, my friend.
09/03/2024

Bill DiPiero

I was sad to hear of the passing of my friend Dan. Although we lost touch over the years, each time our paths would cross would be an absolute joy for me. We met playing racquetball in the early 1980's at a time in my life when I needed a fun-loving, lighthearted soul like Danny. He was a godsend to me and I pray that the love and mercy of God be with him now and his family. It was just yesterday that I thought of Danny, telling my son a funny story when we both picked tennis back up after a long layoff. Like every other sport he tried, he was an amazingly quick learner, an incredible athlete! Thank you my friend for sharing your joy for life with me.
09/03/2024

Reneé Sellitti

Martha, Cathy, Dean and all the family, I'm so saddened to hear this. I have so many wonderful memories of Dan and you all. May God comfort and bring you peace during this difficult time and may his memory be eternal. Rest easy my dear friend Love Reneé
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09/03/2024

Ray Saccoccia

My deepest condolences to Dan's family . He was a great guy who's company I truly enjoyed. I remember him always smiling and enjoying life . We are all better off having been a part of his life . RIP my friend .
09/03/2024

Paula Hope

Martha, Kathy, Dean. Sending prayers and sympathy to you and your families. May Dan watch over you all now and rest in eternal peace.
09/03/2024

Deborah Nethers Andrews

Dean, Cathy, and Martha, I am deeply saddened to hear of Dan's passing. He was my first love, the one you don't forget. I am so happy he had a wonderful life. I will miss knowing he is longer here.
09/03/2024

Chas

Deepest sympathies to you all, Dean, Kathy & Martha. I could fill a volume with 'Stick' stories and the great times we all had. Truly one of the 'good guys', and a good friend. Rest in Peace my friend.
09/03/2024

Dan Wood

Sorry for your loss. Great memories of fishing at Tappan and playing pool at Hop Inn.
09/03/2024

Ashley Cecil (Sellitti)

Martha, Cathy, Dean and Family- I am truly heartbroken to hear of Dan's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of Dan. He was like a father figure to me and I will always think of him that way. We kept in touch throughout the years and I'm going to miss taking with him. I know now he is no longer in pain and in Heaven, nonetheless he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Love you, Dan.Ashley
09/03/2024

Joe Gretchen

Its hard to put into words the passing of my friend of many years.My memories are full of many good times with Stick. From our dirt bike days to the lake house,pool, guitar playing and last year fishing together and enjoying his new car,his home and property.I'll miss him as we all will.
09/03/2024

Charles C Sinfield

Dean Cathy MarthaSo sorry to hear about Dan. I was so glad to get to see him and Cathy a few years ago at the alumni reunion. Sorry I couldn't make it up. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ChuckSent from my iPhone8039845038
09/03/2024

Jeff Kenney

Dean, Martha, and CathyI am so sorry to hear about this. please accept my sincere condolences. Jeff Kenney
09/03/2024

Bridget Pieniazek

Cathy, I'm so very sorry to hear about your brother. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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