Daniel Scott Wilkin, Jr.

Daniel Scott Wilkin Jr. of Middletown, Ohio, passed away on Monday October 19, 2026 at the age of 84. He will be remembered for his many years of coaching, his love of animals, and his ability to strike up a conversation with just about anyone.

Dan was born December 6, 1941 to Daniel Scott Wilkin Sr. and Marjorie Crist Wilkin. He was a graduate of Middletown High School and Miami University Oxford. 

Daniel was married to D’Arcy Jill Wilkin for 60 years and together they had 4 sons: Danny Wilkin, Scott Wilkin, Brian Wilkin, and Christopher (Shannon) Wilkin. He leaves behind his grandchildren Darrian (John) Kidd, Nolan Wilkin, Marshall Wilkin, Gage Miser, Kamryn Wilkin, and Addison Wilkin, and a great-grandchildren Penelope and Bentley Kidd. He is also survived by a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family and lifelong friend David Miltenberger. 

Daniel spent countless years coaching baseball and softball through the Miamisburg Baseball and Softball League (MBSL), continuing to coach even after his own children had outgrown the program. Through his years with the league, he shared his love of the game with generations of young athletes who all held a special place in his heart. 

Daniel had a special love for animals, especially his cats and dogs. He was also a collector of just about everything, with a particular fondness for cars and clocks. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Mary Summer and Susan Hoerner; his granddaughter, Alexa Hartenstein and grandson Levi Wilkin. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday December 6, 2026, Dan's 85th Birthday, from 1:00-3:00 at Brough Funeral Home Miamisburg, Ohio.