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The principal wounded in the Perry, Iowa, school shooting on Jan. 4 has died. Perry High School Principal Dan Marburger and six others, including two staff members and four students, were injured in the shooting that left one sixth-grader dead. The 17-year-old student who opened fire also died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot.Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory confirmed the death of Marburger after the family announced it on a GoFundMe page."At approximately 8:00 am, January 14, Dan lost his battle," the post said. "He fought hard and gave us 10 days that we will treasure forever." Marburger's daughter, Claire Marburger, posted this on her Facebook page: "My Dad was an incredible man, educator, husband, Dad, grandpa. A person I aspire to be and hope to make proud every day. He will be greatly missed."Marburger was called a hero by many in the days after the shooting. He put himself in harm’s way so students could try to escape from the teenage shooter who opened fire in the cafeteria as students were gathering for breakfast before class, the AP reported. Perry Community School District officials released a statement on Sunday afternoon, saying they shared their "deepest condolences with the Marburger family today on the passing of Dan Marburger. Dan was a tremendous leader in our school district and a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Our school community is heartbroken by Dan’s death. For nearly three decades, Dan was ingrained in every aspect of our Perry Community School District environment, and we are feeling the immense loss of a devoted and caring colleague."School board president Linda Andorf said it didn't surprise her that he gave the ultimate sacrifice."He did what he did, and he saved a lot of kids and helped them to get out of the building," Andorf said. She said it was a very sad day in Perry. Andorf said she will miss his smile and hug the most. She said it will be a long process of healing, but it will happen."The community bands together and we will move forward," she said. "And that would be what Dan would want."The state Department of Public Safety said Marburger “acted selflessly and placed himself in harm’s way in an apparent effort to protect his students.”Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement Sunday:“Our entire state is devastated by the news of Dan Marburger’s death. Kevin and I offer our deepest condolences to his wife and family as we pray for their comfort during this very difficult time. Dan courageously put himself in harm’s way to protect his students, and ultimately gave his own life to save them. He will forever be remembered for his selfless and heroic actions. May he rest in peace.” Reynolds ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff Sunday and remain that way until sunset on the day of his funeral.Sixth-grader Ahmir Jolliff was also killed in the shooting. Ahmir — known as “Smiley” around his house — was an 11-year-old whirlwind of cheerful activity, according to his mother. He kept a trunk of toys unlocked in the front yard so anyone could play with them, she said. He loved soccer, played the tuba and sang in choir. He had a habit of touching people on their shoulder and asking them how their day was.Ahmir's father called the boy a star and said he was a model of selflessness even in the way he played with other kids.Perry Superintendent Clark Wicks said Marburger was among several people who helped others to safety during the shooting. “This is an extremely painful and difficult time for our entire school community, and in our grief, we will take time to remember,” Wicks said.Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation spokesman Mitch Mortvedt said Marburger, who has been principal since 1995, did some “pretty significant things” to protect others during the shooting, but didn’t release details. Wicks, the superintendent, said Marburger was a “hero” who intervened with Butler so students could escape. Wicks said other staff also acted heroically, including Middle School Assistant Principal Adam Jessen who “carried a wounded student into a safe area.”The news that Marburger died triggered a flood of support on the Perry Facebook page with nearly 200 people posting condolences within the first hour after it was posted.Information from the Associated Press was used in this article. 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