Danny James Lato

September 13, 1991 - March 21, 2021

Danny James Lato was born September 13, 1991 in Rolla, Missouri to Danny and Stacey Lato. He grew up in Salem and attended Salem High School. Danny was a hard worker and recently employed at the sawmill. Danny’s pride and joy was his daughter, Kyra. He truly loved spending time together and was unbelievably proud of her. Danny was an incredible fun-loving father and big kid at heart. Danny was an avid outdoorsman who had a passion for hunting and fishing. He was a very talented artist and enjoyed drawing, he also used his artistic talents for tattoos. Danny had a big heart full of love for his family and friends. Family was always important to Danny; he was the best little brother to Brandi and shared many fond memories of growing up together. Danny passed away March 21, 2021 at the age of twenty-nine years. He was a special young man who will be deeply missed by his daughter: Kyra Newell, parents: Danny and Stacey Lato of Salem, MO; sister: Brandi Ferguson and husband Steven of Salem, MO; nieces and nephews: Brayden Ferguson, Kaylei Jackson, and Levi Ferguson; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Preceding him in death, infant brother: Justin Daniel Lato; grandparents: James and Charlotte Pogue and Joseph and Lorraine Lato; uncle: Carl Pogue; great aunt: Jan Pogue; and great uncle: Jim Floyd. Danny will be forever missed but never forgotten by all those who knew loved him. Private Family Funeral Services for Danny James Lato were held with burial in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Sympathy Cards and Memorial Contributions may be left at Wilson Mortuary. Online condolences may be entered at wilsonmortuary.com