Daniel C. Eckhoff, 62, of Macungie, died April 23, 2019, in the Blough Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bethlehem. Born in Flushing, N.Y., he was a son of Carl Eckhoff, of Williston Park, N.Y. and the late Anne (Mergel) Eckhoff.

He was a graduate of Archbishop Molloy High School, Queens, N.Y. and received his degree in finance from Iona College, New Rochelle, N.Y.

He was the owner and operator of Bear Swamp Beverage, Macungie, from 1992 until the present.

Over the many years spent working at “The Swamp,” Dan the Beer Man enjoyed telling stories to the many wonderful patrons whom he had the opportunity to meet.

He took great pride in his children and was ecstatic to become Pappy.

He is survived by his father; sons, Kiel M. and his wife Allie K., of Allentown, Madison D., of Tampa, Fla.; daughters, Loganne C., of Atlanta, Ga. and Maranda D., of Tampa, Fla.; 11 brothers and sisters; grandchildren, Kellen, Adabelle and Kaden.

Contributions may be made to the Macungie Police Department, 21 Locust St., Macungie, 18062.

Arrangements were made by the Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. Allentown.