Daniel J. Collins, 68, Jasper

Daniel J. Collins, 68, of Jasper, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

Daniel was born in Jasper on June 25, 1957, to Donald and Lou Ann (Lorey) Collins. 

He married Nancy Matthews on January 27, 2010.

He was a 1975 graduate of Jasper High School and then graduated from the police academy.

He retired from the Jasper Police Department, where he had worked for 38 years. He was also a member of the Jasper Volunteer Fire Department for several years.

Daniel enjoyed any outdoor activities, especially hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Surviving is his wife Nancy Collins of Jasper; his mother, Lou Ann Collins of Jasper; one daughter, Darla (Jarrett) Beck of Jasper; two stepsons, Heath (Holly) Eckerle of St. Meinrad and Jared (Jillian) Eckerle of Dubois; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Kathy (Greg) Schmitt of Ireland; and one brother-in-law, Rick (Jane) Chambers of English.

Preceding him in death are one son, Dean Collins; his father, Donald Collins; and one sister, Karen Chambers.

A private family celebration of life memorial service will be held.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.