Daniel Eugene Pulley

Daniel Eugene Pulley, 80 passed away on July 10, 2025 at Mercy West Medical Center

in West Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 3 rd from 1:00 to 4:00 at the

American Legion Post #731,1511 South Union Street, Des Moines, IA 50315.

Danny was born in Chariton Iowa on October 12, 1944 to Gerald Eugene Pulley and

Marjorie Bernice Pulley (Fowler). The family moved to Des Moines in 1953.

Danny went to Des Moines schools, graduating from North High School with the class of

1962. After graduating he followed in his father and brother's footsteps and began his

career in sheet metal. He entered the Sheet Metal Workers Union #45 Apprentice

Program April, 4 th 1963 and became a Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker November, 16,

1967. He worked for Iowa Sheet Metal (now Waldinger), Taylor Industries, Valley Sheet

Metal, and Colonial Sheet Metal. He worked as the Union Business Agent from July

1992 until his retirement date July 1, 2004.

Danny was married to his loving wife Kathy for 27 years. Over the years they were

foster parents for several local rescue organizations. They opened their home, as well

as their hearts, to many abandoned and abused dogs and puppies. They were

successful in placing over 20 rescues with adoptive families who were willing to give

these animals the love, attention and a forever home that they so deserved. If it had four

legs, a tail and barked, it was welcome into the Pulley household.

Also known as Dan, Danny, Pa and "The Shield". He enjoyed fishing, boating at the

Lake of the Ozarks, riding motorcycles (including trips to Sturgis), bowling, and helping

many friends with countless projects. He was the best joke teller and could pull one-

liners from his mental Rolodex.

Danny is survived by his wife, Kathy Pulley; children Gerald/Jerry Eugene Pulley, Des

Moines, IA; Diane (Marty) Newell, Ceres, CA; Trisha Curnes, Des Moines, IA; Sara

(Louie) Baratta, Des Moines, IA; Jami (Chad) Malone, Knoxville, IA; 8 Grandchildren, 3

Great grandchildren; Sister, Roxanne (Mark) Hopkins, Monroe, IA; Brother, John

(Cheryl) Pulley, West Des Moines, IA; Sister-in-law, Jeanne Pulley, Avon Lake, IA.; and

many aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins and numerous friends. He is also survived by

the couple's Golden Retriever "Addie Rose".

Danny was preceded in death by his father, Gerald Pulley; mother, Marjorie Pulley;

brother, Gary Pulley; and step-son, John Hughes.

Memorials can be made to the family, AHeintz57 Pet Rescue, DeSoto, IA or theSheet Metal Union #45 Apprentice Program.