Daniel L. Palmer ’90

Dan died July 24, 2021, peacefully in Minneapolis, Minn., at age 53. He suffered a heart attack after playing in a golf tournament. 

At Richfield Senior High School, Dan excelled in academics, sports, and band while making strong friendships: Friendships formed the cornerstone of his life.

Dan built many friendships at Princeton, while majoring in psychology and dining at Dial Lodge. He played on the hockey and baseball teams, activities that were among the fond memories shared by classmates who attended his celebration of life.

Dan’s love for sports continued throughout his career. At the time of his death, he was working as operations director at Inside Edge (sports analytics) and as a personal instructor at Hit Dawg, a baseball academy.

Dan is survived by his daughter, Harlee Jade; parents Jane and Thomas Palmer; brother David and his wife, Michelle; and sister Laurie Palmer McMillian and her husband, Omar.