Daniel James Siegel, age 63, of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at the Burnett Calvert Hospice House with his family by his side.

He is the beloved husband of Steven Ducham and loving father of Jason Daniel Siegel and Melissa Patrick and her husband Joseph. Stepfather of Steven Ducham, Jr. and Matthew Ducham. Grandfather of Justin Patrick, Natalie Patrick, Matilda Siegel, Shaelyn Cooper and Great-Grandfather of Kennedi Patrick. He is also survived by his brother Bob Siegel and his wife Ann and sister Wendy Greenblatt and her husband Mark and numerous nieces and nephews. Also he leaves behind his two faithful companions; Sasha and Beyonce.

Mr. Siegel moved to Chesapeake Beach in 2004 and retired from the Bureau of Engraving in 2013. He was a member of the American Cancer Society since June 2013 and an active member of American Legion Post 206, Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.

Daniel enjoyed reading especially books of historical nature and was known as a regular at the Calvert County Library. When he was not at the library you could find him reading his Kindle. His other great passions were cooking and spending time with his grandchildren and all his family.

Mr. Siegel retired from the U.S. Navy as a deep sea diver and was also trained and served as a saturation diver. He was an avid golf fan and loved rooting for the New England Patriots.

Arrangements provided by Lee Funeral Home.