Daniel Clifford Pearson, Jr.

Daniel Clifford Pearson, Jr. passed away at home in Copenhagen , NY on October 20, 2026 at the age of 86.

Dan was born on November 23, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Daniel and Nancy (Storer) Pearson, Sr.

He was honorable discharged from the United States Navy.

Dan worked at Merck Sharpe & Dohme as a set-up mechanic before retiring on 1994. He then went on to build his home Copenhagen, NY with his wife and son.

He was a loyal mason at the Shiloh McCalla Lodge 558 for many years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Dorthea (DeBatin) Pearson; daughter, Denise Pearson Nyce (Richard); two granddaughters, Rebecca Nyce Jakin (Josh) and Renée Nyce; and two great-grandchildren, Danica Nyce and Clea Jakin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Daniel C. Pearson III.

A memorial service including military honors and a masonic service will be held on Monday November 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. at Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home, 701 Derstine Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446.