Arvin Daniels, 83, of Moville, Iowa, formerly of Merrill, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at the Mitchell Hospice House in Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at the Moville United Methodist Church in Moville, Iowa.  Reverend Dr. Eric Sayonkon will officiate.  Burial with military honors provided by the Oleson-Halweg American Legion Post 125 of Merrill, Iowa, will be at Hillside Cemetery in Merrill.  Visitation with the family present will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Mauer-Johnson Funeral Home in Le Mars.  There will be a Masonic Service at 7:00 p.m.  Visitation will resume from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at the church.  Expressions of sympathy can be extended to the family through www.mauerjohnsonfh.com.

In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorials can be made to the Gary Sinise Foundation at www.garysinisefoundation.org or to his family.

Arvin Lee Daniels, one of six children to Leonard Sr and Audrey (McDonald) Daniels, was born on March 12, 1942, near Smithland, Iowa. At the age of 6, he moved with his family to a farm west of Merrill, Iowa, where he attended country school at Liberty Consolidated. His senior year, he went to Le Mars Central and graduated in 1960.

He enlisted in the United States Air Force on November 18, 1960. He was a jet mechanic while in the service. He was stationed for two and half years in Nashville. He spent the last year and half traveling the world, repairing plane engines. He was honorably discharged on November 17, 1964. Following his discharge, he returned to Merrill.

After his service, he hoped to continue farming. When land was not available, he found another way forward through the open road. For more than 50 years, Arvin worked as a long haul truck driver, traveling across 48 states and into Canada. It was a career built on independence, endurance, and pride.

He was united in marriage to Bonnie Lou Modlin on April 25, 1987, in Merrill, Iowa. With this marriage, he gained another daughter in addition to his 3 children. The couple made their home in Kingsley, Iowa. They later moved to Moville, Iowa. Bonnie passed away on November 7, 2022.

He was a member of the Moville United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Oleson-Halweg American Legion Post 125 in Merrill. He was also a Mason with the Attica Masonic Lodge 502 A.F. and A.M. of Sloan, Iowa. Over the years, he enjoyed golfing and watching Jeopardy. Arvin's life revolved around his family and their activities.

Grateful to have shared his life are his children: Monty Daniels of La Porte City, IA, Morgan (Leanne) Daniels of George, IA, and Janet (Matt) Sorenson of Brookings, SD; a son in law, Loren Postma of Lennox, SD; grandchildren: Amber (Nick) Winkler, Jessica Postma, Michael (Megan) Postma, Haley (Sam) Hill, Jordan Daniels (Colton), Justice Daniels (Hope), Dylan Simmons, Audrey Simmons, Christopher Moret, Samantha Clark (Caleb), Kenzie (Blake) Combs, Jaxen Daniels, and Kendra Daniels; an honorary granddaughter, Stacey (Clint) Hay of Brookings, SD; great grandchildren: Stella Postma, Garrit Postma, Hailey Peterson, Graycee Postma, Ethan Postma, Gregory Hill, Elliot Hill, Lennon Blanchard, Elias Daniels, Berlyn Winkler, Chevelle Moret, Taytum Combs, Oliver Combs, and Sawyer Combs; a brother, Daryl (Donna) Daniels of Warren, OH; a sister in law, Illa Hobbs of Sioux City, IA; brothers in law, Kenneth Modlin of Dakota City, NE and Galen (Denice) Modlin of Hornick, IA; and several beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Bonnie Lou Daniels; a daughter, Deb Postma; siblings, Janet (Clint) Lindsey, Loretta (Ken) Boelter, Debbie Daniels, and Leonard Daniels Jr; and a sister in law, Lisa Tincher.