Arlin "Dan" Masterson

Arlin "Dan - Big D" Masterson, age 51 of Centralia, died at his home on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Dan was born on October 29, 1962, in Streator, Illinois, a son of Arlin D. and Dorothy (Shetler) Masterson. He married Mitzi (Butler) Masterson on July 2, 1985, and they later divorced. Dan is survived by his mother - Dorothy Roudebush and husband Bill of Streator; his father - Arlin Masterson and wife Carolyn of Chattanooga, Tennessee; a daughter - Amanda Masterson of Centralia; his grandmother - Maurine Phillips; two brothers - Michael Masterson of Bloomington and James Masterson and wife Lisa of Ancona, Illinois; a stepbrother - Joe Steele of Hixson, Tennessee; 2 nephews - Ryan Roudebush and Josh Masterson; an aunt - Donna Cunningham; an uncle - Charlie Phillips and wife Tina; his special friend - Paula Krebs Laws of Centralia; his extended family - Jordan Laws of Centralia; Erin Williams and husband Travis of Mt. Vernon and Brendan. Dan is also survived by his best friend, James "Chicken" Correll, many cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents - Art and Clara Shetler and Vernon Masterson; his uncles - Arthur Shetler and Ronald Shetler and a step-brother - William Roudebush, Jr. Dan worked at Rockwell Cambridge Industries for 20 years, and for the past 10 years was a bridge foreman for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway. He enjoyed spending time in his woods and taking care of stray animals. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:00 PM Friday, December 20, 2013 at Zieren Day Funeral Home in Carlyle, with Rev. DeAndre Williams and Fr. George Mauck officiating. Friends may call at Zieren Day Funeral Home from 4-7 PM Friday. Memorials are suggested to the Centralia Humane Society or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking the "Sign Guestbook" link above.