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Daniel Komperda Obituary

Daniel Paul Komperda, 61, died on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Shands Lake Shore Hospital. He was born in Monongahela, Pennsylvania to the late Carl & Kristine (Draucer) Komperda. He has been a resident of Lake City for the past 20 years having moved here from Pennsylvania. He was employed in the Aviation Industry as an A&P Mechanic for 25 years. He was a loving father and grandfather who enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, playing music and cars. He is preceded in death by his parents, and one daughter, Cory Komperda.
Survivors include his wife, Lela Brown; son Dan Komperda Jr. (Gayle); grandson, Eli Komperda; stepchildren, Ron, Michael, and Dewayne also survive.
A gathering with the family will be held on Wednesday evening, May 23, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 South U.S. Hwy 441, Lake City, Florida 32025. (386) 752-1954 is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Lake City Reporter on May 22, 2012.

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irene and eric wertley

May 25, 2012

Dan was a sweet and inspirational man, we are honored we had the opportunity to share in his life and his music....we send our prayers to his loving wife and family, may their hearts heal quickly and may his legacy live on in their memories

Joy Funkhouser

May 23, 2012

Great guy,,Good Friend..our love and prayers---DAN strum away brother

Shawne Cochrane

May 23, 2012

What a loss--Dan was such a great guy and fun to be around, I will never forget the old band days. My heart and prayers go out to the family

Bill Avonda

May 23, 2012

My prayers go out to all who knew and loved him. Dan was a kind and decent man. I have nothing but fond memories of him.

The Staff of Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home

May 22, 2012

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