Daniel R McTaggart

Daniel R. McTaggart, J.D., 74, of Norfolk, Nebraska went peacefully home to God on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Premier Estates of Pierce, Nebraska. A private family Graveside service will be held at Calvary Cemetery in Emerson, NE, on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at 10:30 a.m., with Father Gerald Leise officiating. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Emerson. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date when the Covid-19 restrictions are lifted. God presented Dan with life on July 11, 1945 in Sioux City, IA to Thomas and Catherine (Liewer) McTaggart. He was the sixth blessing of nine children. He was Baptized, received Holy Communion, and Confirmation in Sacred Heart Church in Emerson, NE. He attended Sacred Heart School in Emerson and graduated in 1963. Dan always excelled in studies and loved reading. After graduating High School, he attended Jesuit Creighton University in Omaha, NE where he received his Doctorate of Law Degree and became a Lawyer. Dan was an assistant District Attorney in Pottawattamie County in Council Bluffs, IA. He eventually became an appointed Judge for the county, making him the youngest judge in the state of Iowa at that time. Dan enjoyed taking his family and friends on rides in his pontoon boat on Lake Manawa, in Council Bluffs. Dan welcomed all friends and family member to his home, and everyone always received much love and good food. Dan will never be forgotten by anyone for his kindness, caring, and generous personality. He brought joy to all his family; they were blessed to have Dan in their lives. Dan is survived by his sisters, Mary (Tom) McCarthy; Sister Margaret McTaggart, Barbara (Don) Mueller; brothers, Mike (Jeanie) McTaggart, Pat McTaggart, Jack (Theresa) McTaggart, and Bill (Janelle) McTaggart; several nieces and nephews. Dan is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas George; sister-in-law, Cheryl McTaggart; nephews, Doug Temple, Mark McCarthy, Eric McTaggart, Brian McTaggart, and Matthew McTaggart.