Daniel Michael Chrisman, 59, Indianapolis, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018 after a three year battle with esophageal cancer. Dan was born January 22, 1959 in Indianapolis to Daniel Robert and Mary Ann (Hayes) Chrisman. Dan attended Cathedral, Scecina, and Howe High Schools, and Staunton Military Academy, Staunton, VA.  He enlisted in the United States Army, was a designated sharp shooter, and was honorably discharged. Dan was an avid reader and collector of American and European military history. He was a diehard Cubs fan, devoted Green Bay Packers fan, and lover of all things Fighting Irish. He worked as a stagehand with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Union (Local 30). Dan’s true passion was music. He sang vocals and played the harp locally with The Spirtles in the 80’s and 90’s and, most recently, with Curbside Observation. Dan is survived by his mother, Mary Ann Chrisman; daughter, Alexandria A. Chrisman; sisters, Eileen M. (Jef) Fry and Kay C. (Mark) Jarosinski; nieces, Madeline M. Fry and Jenna K. Jarosinski; nephews, Ryan J. Fry and Jakob C. Jarosinski. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 12th, 2019 from 12:00-4:00pm at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, IN. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to Little Red Door Cancer Agency. https://www.littlereddoor.org/donors/donate/