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Ronald Daanen Obituary
Mr. Daanen, 72, of The Villages, FL, passed from this life on June 17, 2011, at his home, following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born in Green Bay, WI, to Sylvester and Evelyn Daanen. He was a member of Fairway Christian Church, The Villages, FL; sang with "The Gospel Notes"; enjoyed golfing with The Village of Bridgeport at Lake Sumter Men's "Hackers" Golf group; held a private pilot's license; enjoyed boating; lifetime member of the Optimist Club; past-officer, Fraternal Order of the Elks Club; past-President, Northeast Business Association (Green Bay, WI).
Mr. Daanen is survived by his wife of 40 years, Joyce "Joy" Daanen, The Villages, FL; daughters, Amy Daanen, Hendersonville, NV and Beth Drury, Houma, LA; son, James Daanen, Houston, TX; step-daughter, Carey Welo, Edina, MN; step-sons, Craig Pfluger and Christopher Pfluger, both of Green Bay, WI; sisters, Mary-Ellen Troup, Green Bay, WI and Sharon Trindal, Tisch Mills, WI; 15 Grandchildren.
Memorial Ceremony to be held at Fairway Christian Church on June 25, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park RD, Tavares, FL 32778. Online condolences may be made at www.hiers-baxley.com. Arrangements under the care of Hiers-Baxley Funeral Services, The Villages, FL.
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June 27, 2011
This was a surprise. I am Ron's Aunt who lives in Fort Meade, FL. His father was my mother's brother. It brought back memories of when I babysat Ron & two sisters back many years ago in Green Bay. Blessings to the family....
Love, Aunt Nan
June 21, 2011
Sorry to hear of Ron's passing,Joyce.
Rose Mary Boucher
June 20, 2011
Dear Joyce,
Ron will be remembered in our prayers
John and sharon Conard
Marge DeVillers
June 19, 2011
Dear Joyce & Chris and all of Ron's loved ones - he will always be with you. Every time you remember him and the times of your lives with him, he will be there with you. You will see him again. God bless & comfort you.
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