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Chief Master Sargeant, Daniel Ira DeVeau, was born in Lincoln, Mass. on May 4, 1936, and died on May 24, 2026. Dan dedicated over 30 years to the U.S. Air Force, reaching the highest possible enlisted rank. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Chief DeVeau was a highly decorated airman whose honors included the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross. Dan had a distinguished career; he began his service as a member of the President's Honor Guard, served with the 1CSG (TAC) at Langley, AFB, and held specialized roles as a Combat Arms Training Technician, Security Specialist, and Open Mess General Manager. He was a graduate of the USAF Senior NCO Academy and spent over nine years in foreign service where he served as a member of the Inspector General's Team. Chief Master Sargeant, Daniel DeVeau, will be remembered for his discipline, leadership, and unwavering commitment to his country. After retiring from his distinguished military service in 1985, Dan managed officer's clubs in Langley, Virginia, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Great Falls, Montana after which he managed country clubs in Amarillo and Dallas, Texas and in Monroe, Louisiana. Dan met Pat in 1994 and they were married in 1995. Dan was not content to stay idle so, he opened a private investigations business. DeVeau Investigations remained active until 2010. Robert, DeAnna and others helped Dan operate a successful business. Dan was finally content to stay home, watch movies, and enjoy his furry companions, Mac, Zoe and Molly. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Ira and Margaret DeVeau, his son, Daniel DeVeau and his grandson, Christopher Garner and his stepdaughter Andrea Johnson. He is survived by his wife, Patricia DeVeau, daughter, DeAnna DeVeau Anderson (husband, Tom Anderson), son David DeVeau, step-son, Robert Blaschke and grandchildren, Austin Anderson (wife, Morgan), Danielle Olesen, Kylie Garner, Sara Castleberry (husband, Billy), Rory Johnson and numerous great-grandchildren. Graveside Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2026 at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Rd. Shelter # 3. A luncheon will follow directly after at Paloma Blanca Mexican Cuisine, 5800 Broadway.

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Daniel Ira DeVeau

May 4, 1936 - May 24, 2026