Daniel E. Welsandt, 59, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born in Elyria on July 1, 1964 to parents Lewis R. and Joyce (nee: Raney). Survivors include his mother; brothers, Lewis R. Welsandt Jr., Michael, and John (Allison); niece, Kaitlynn; nephew, Brandon; and girlfriend, Lisa St. John. He is preceded in death by his father. All services will be private. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com. Arrangements entrusted to Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria.