Jeffrey Roger Dana

April 30, 1951 - January 5, 2019

Jeffrey Roger Dana passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019 at his residence in Butte. He was born Monday, April 30, 1951 in Terry, Montana the son of Roger and Wanda (Madden) Dana. Jeff grew up and attended Newlon and Sidney school system, graduating from Sidney High School. He participated in many sports including football and baseball. He later attended Rocky Mountain College in Billings on a baseball scholarship and played on an open softball team from Alaska. Jeff worked as a chef in various place including Juneau, Alaska, Reno, Hawaii, Colorado and various places in Montana. Jeff was previously married to Holly (Brekhus) Tuscher and remained friends and was always excited to hear about her family. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Forrest Dana. He is survived by his brothers: Greg (Cynthia) of Absarokee, Wes of Missoula, sister, Mary (Craig) Mohr and brothers Chris (Jean) and Mike (Danette). Jeff enjoyed cooking, hearing about relatives and especially his niece and nephew’s activities. He loved fishing and hunting and often recounted his younger days in Sidney. Cremation has taken place. A memorial and interment will take place in Sidney at a later date.