Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Danny Hayden, age 83, of Selma passed away early Friday June 18, 2021 at his residence following an extended illness. Danny was born July 11, 1937 in Muncie the son of Harold and Eleanor (Hoppes) Hayden. Danny was married on February 27, 1987 to Cheryl Schemenaur and she survives. Danny proudly served his country in the United States Army and the National Guard stationed in Germany. He worked at Delco and retired after 43 ½ years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, music, race cars, building and flying his own airplane. His greatest love was spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was so loved and will be deeply missed.

Surviving are his wife of 34 years Cheryl (Schemenaur) Hayden, three daughters Denise Carmen (husband Steve), Cheryl Patton and Deborah Leonhard (Tim), several grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Harold and Eleanor (Hoppes) Hayden, son Jeff Hayden and brothers Maurice and Larry Hayden.

Private funeral services will be held in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland with burial in Green Park Cemetery with military rites by Delaware County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Belfountain United Methodist Church in Portland.

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