Daniel R. Slayback

Daniel R. Slayback, 71, of Columbus passed away at 5:05 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at the Margaret Mary Community Hospital in Batesville. He was born in Milan on August 9, 1944 the son of Bernard and Thelma Eaglin Slayback. Survivors include two brothers Bernard (Evelene) Slayback of Lawrenceburg and Jerry (Vera) Slayback of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Barbara, and his brother George. Mr. Slayback was a 1964 graduate of Moores Hill High School and had done custodial work. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served with the US Navy from 1967 to 1973. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Unit Commendation, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Gallantry Cross. Daniel was a member of the Moores Hill American Legion. Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 21 at 11am at the Mt. Sinai Cemetery with military honors by the Moores Hill American Legion. Memorials may be given to the Moores Hill American Legion or the Mt. Sinai Cemetery in care of the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles.