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DONALD DANNER Obituary
DANNER, 76
WINTER HAVEN - Donald M. Danner was born on April 1st, 1936 in Red Hill, Pennsylvania. He peacefully departed this world in his home on July 20, 2012 due to heart failure. He was the only child of the late George "Malon" Danner and Glenna M. Danner.
Don was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Renate Anneliese (Royer) Danner, whom he met and married in Nurnberg Germany in 1959. He lovingly cared for her during her illness, at their home for two years until she passed on June 5th, 2012.
Don "Danny" Danner is survived by his two loving daughters: Susan Danner of Allentown PA and his younger daughter, Nancy Elizabeth, as well as two grand-daughters whom he adored and cared for as a perfect, loving grandfather: Christina Maria Danner and Samantha Elizabeth, both of whom are full time college students.
Don attended William Allen High School where he especially enjoyed being on the football team.
After high school, he served in the Marine Corp from 4/7/53 to 4/6/56 after which time he enlisted in the United States Army where he served as a Military Police Officer from 10/2/56 to 2/25/65. Following his Military career, he chose the Bethlehem Steel Corporation for employment in their private security sector. He retired as captain after a long and successful career at "the Steel."
In 2000 Don and Renate retired to Winter Haven Florida.
Don will be remembered for his terrific sense of humor and infallible ability to make people laugh, his love of animals especially the dogs he has had throughout his lifetime. He was an avid reader, loved sports, was a lifetime movie buff, enjoyed art which including being a self taught artist. He loved fishing, boating, and most of all had a gift of enjoying the simple things in life. He will be forever loved and missed as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend.
Funeral Services are Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at noon at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1265 Robinson Drive, Haines City, FL.
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Memories and Condolences
for DONALD DANNER
Sue Danner
April 1, 2018
Dearest Dad,
Today you would be 82 years old. You've no idea how much I love and miss you. Happy Earth Birthday. Forever my love, your Sue
Sue
October 10, 2017
Dad, I love and miss you everyday. I need to ask you to walk with me for quite a while, thank you Dad.
September 18, 2017
My Dad....
Susan Danner, daughter
September 18, 2017
Missing you more than ever.....Love, Sue
5 years gone. Love you.<br />
Sue D.
July 25, 2017
Miss you Dad.
Susan Danner
June 9, 2017
Ott McLaughlin is the best funeral home in the country and I would move to Winter Haven just for the honor of working for them no matter the hours/ pay. At the most horrid time my life...for yes. they showed me sensitivity tolerance generosity mercy patience class and unconditional love. With eternal gratitude. Susan Danner. 1525 Lowrie St
Apt. 1. Pittsburgh PA 15212. God Bless. Always. No way to ever thank you enough but please don't print this in my dad's guestbook.
Wish we were there. You would be so proud of your Christi.
May 27, 2017
Sue
May 20, 2017
Dad, it's come to the point where I just want to be with you.
Sue Danner
April 1, 2017
Happy Birthday Dad. You would be 81 years old today. You'll never know how much I miss you Dad. It breaks my heart. I love you Dad. Love, Sue. I went to the chapel for you today Dad.
July 28, 2016
RIP Always Remembered.
Sue Danner
July 20, 2016
Dad, Four years today. I wanted to post photos here but it is not set up for that today. I miss our talks. You know it is a Presidential election year, the real thing, the one after the 8th year.... I sure miss sharing that with you. You would be so interested in this one Dad. It is going to be a world changer. I know where you would stand. I have no one to share this with this year. Let's face it; I will always have a big empty space in myself and in my life where only you had fit. Dad, I hold you in my memories, I search for you in my dreams, the days are long and grey..... and take so much strength to get through without you being a part of my life. But for you, I resolve to always fight & get back on my feet again because you never quit Dad. You took the punches as they came. I have follow your example. So maybe it is all taking me a little too long to get on without you, but I am going to fight and make you proud again. Remember Dad; of all the stars in the sky, if I could pick any one to be my Dad, I would have picked the one that was you. How did God know to pick that one for me too? I was so lucky. I love you with all of my heart, forever Dad. There are no words that are big enough to hold the love I have for you. Be happy Dad and watch over me, if it does not take way from your heaven. Thank you for being my Dad. Missing you every moment of every day. I love you.... Dad. Sue
Susan Danner
July 15, 2016
Dad, you were with me all day on July 12th before I knew I was about to get devastating news. And then by accident, we end up at Indiantown Gap cemetery which is so far from my current home and I am standing at your stone... and I had wanted so badly to be able to go there for the last year and a half, but it is so far. You worked so hard to comfort me all day that day. I do hope a deer came to your stone and ate the white rose because I know you would see that and love that and laugh. I know now that you still are there, somewhere out there, alive Dad, and you made me see the chain and that you did not really leave me alone. You finally had to come for dear sweet Tootie, but you did it the very same day she came to visit me with Dar, and Tootie had a beautiful, perfect, happy last day of life here, and drifted away, into your arms, gently and quietly, without any warning of sickness, in her sleep. I am sure her 23 year old heart just finally stopped. Then I came to realize I can not live without the love of a dog and I so now I have Lemon Pie. Dar drives me everywhere so I can take proper care of all her needs. You gave me Tootie, who led me to Dar, whom you gave to me as a best friend with a heart of pure gold, and you gave me my Lemon Pie because I would not have been able to keep her -- I found that out -- handle all of the needs of a puppy, but Dar insisted I need to have a dog in life and she insisted on taking care of everything. She is a beautiful friend I found because of you Dad. I remember so clearly one day when you said "It's hard to believe... the time goes so fast.... Gran is gone four years already". Now I must feel that: In 5 days you are gone four years. But it never gets easier that you are not here Dad. It hurts as much today as it did the day you were called to Jesus. I love you with all of my heart and I miss you more than words can ever say. My greatest wish is to see you again one day and never have to say goodbye, never. Thank you for loving me and letting me know you see what is going on with me. It comforts me so much and makes me understand how much you love me and that you are not really dead, just somewhere else right now. One last thing Dad, would you please ask Jesus to make me be a person like you? Your integrity, your patience, you common sense, your gentle spirit but great strength. Dad, I want you to be able to stop worrying about me, so please say that prayer for me and I am going to keep trying Dad. I could use a little bit of good luck for a change too Dad if Jesus if feeling generous, I really could. Please say a prayer for our dear sweet Christi. She has been through much heartache in her young tender years. I love you more than all the stars in the sky. I love you Dad. Forever, your Sue
Beth Carey
August 19, 2014
Hey Sue,
I received the message that your dad's memorial page is about to expire. I recently paid for another year for my mom's legacy page.
I have lost you on FB and don't know how to get back in touch. Please email me so that we can reconnect, [email protected]. I hope that you and your family are doing well.
Love and best wishes,
Beth
Elizabeth Carey
Sue
July 19, 2014
Hi Dad,
It is two years today that you left to be with God. I am with Christina and Tootie and they are both doing great: you would be happy. But we miss you as much today as the day we were told you'd left this earth and we just want to say how much we love you and that we think about you every single day. I love you Dad with all my heart.
Sue
June 15, 2014
June 15th, 2014
Happy Father's Day Dad.
Missing you, but I often feel you in my heart.
Thank you for being a great Dad,
Love Always,
May 14, 2014
Dad,
How is heaven? And mom & gran & Paul? Dad, Tootie is 18 now. And I fell totally in love with her. I see a slow steady decline for a while now & it's soon time for you to take her back. All I ask is that you pray to Jesus to make me strong, for once. TY Dad. Love forever, Sue
Love Sue
April 20, 2014
Thinking of you today
April 18, 2014
Happy Anniversary: would have been your 55th. Mom, Happy Birthday.
Love you both always.
Maria and Mike Carraher
April 5, 2014
Don, your friends from the 793rd missed you and Renate again this year in Winter Haven. We all thought about you both a lot. We shared old stories and created new ones. Loved those memories. Love and prayers from all of us.
Sue
April 4, 2014
Happy Birthday....It seemed right Tootie should come one time.
Love Always
Love Sue
April 1, 2014
Happy 78th earth birthday. I miss you.....
January 1, 2014
The first day of 2014, wish you were here.
Love Always Dad.
December 25, 2013
Mery Christmas Dad!! We feel you here with us on this important day and look so forward to seeing you again some day. We love you so much!
Sue & Christi (& Tootie!)
December 24, 2013
Today is Christmas Eve Dad. Christina is here with me. There are no words to explain how much we miss you and mom. We struggle through the holidays thinking of you all the time.
Love,
Sue
November 28, 2013
Happy Thanksgiving Dad. The holidays are so hard now. I hope you are here in spirit. We love you forever and miss you so much.
Love,
Sue, Christi, Tootie
November 25, 2013
Thank you for the miracle you made on Saturday. I love you Dad and there is no doubt it was you. That's between us. Love forever,
your daughter,
Sue
Your Sammie
November 11, 2013
My Opa, my grandpa,
Today is Veteran's Day. I thought of you, and was writing this on the bus on the way home from class and had to stop and come back to it because I would have been crying in public...ugh. Yesterday I took down all of sympathy cards that I had sitting up in my room since you and Oma passed away. Cried. I still have the shell cases from your memorial service, and pictures of you with me and with me and Oma sitting up. One of your shell cases actually bent when it was shot and it is in the shape of a star...one day I'm going to get the imprint of it as part of the memorial tattoo I have planned in memory of you and Oma. That is just a matter of me being brave enough to sit through the pain. It is so hard that you and Oma are gone. I never got to say goodbye to either of you. I struggle with that all the time because one day you were here and the next you were gone. I can still hear you and Oma in my mind. I can hear your laugh. I wish that I had gotten to spend more time with you both. So much. I am glad that you two have each other up there. I miss you both so much. I want to make you both proud, and you guys motivate me to do my best when things are challenging. I love you both very much. Happy Veterans Day.
October 19, 2013
Dad,
For reasons I do not understand, your common sense and your gift of wisdom are my lights in the darkness right now. When everything seems crazy and makes no sense, all I do is think of you and what you would do or think in the situation and everytime, the answer of what I should do is made quite clear.
I was so lucky to have you. Miss you so much.
Love,
Sue
October 12, 2013
Missing you today as if you just left us.... too much time is passing by since I was able to talk with you. Love and miss you so much.
October 9, 2013
Renate & Don
September 26, 2013
Dad & his little Christi..... <3
September 25, 2013
September 13, 2013
I miss you more everyday. I pray you are happy yet near me too.
August 24, 2013
Dad,
I kept your book online. I'm sorry: I needed more time than one year.... it seems.
I love you dad. Hugs to mom.
July 27, 2013
Dad,
This goes off line today.... another little good-bye that must be dealt with.
I love and miss you every day. I feel you near and helping us. Thank you.
Love always,
your
Sue
Toot says hello Dad is fine & misses you....
July 3, 2013
July 2, 2013
Geneva Drive
July 2, 2013
Christi Villanova Graduation JUne 2013
July 2, 2013
June 20, 2013
We little knew that day,
god was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you,
you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you
the day God called you home
You left us beautiful memories
your love is still our guide
And although we can not see you
we know you are by our side
Our family chain is broken
and nothing seems the same
but as god calls us one by one
the chain will link again.
June 13, 2013
In tears we saw you sinking,we
watched you fade away.Our hearts were almost broken,you
fought so hard to stay.But when we saw you sleeping, so
peacefully free from pain.We
could not wish you back,to
suffer that again.Your spirit
lives within us forever in our hearts.
June 6, 2013
Hi Dad,
Today was one year since Mom left us from here, funny, it was difficult.and somewhat intense day. I think felt your presence around me all day, I think I did and if it is true then life is beautiful.
Tell mom I thought about her all day long.. Tell her miss her.
Good night Dad.
love u forever and always.
your sue
Mike and Maria Carraher
May 25, 2013
This Memorial Day we are thinking of you. We miss you and Renate very much. Until we meet again.
May 24, 2013
The world was a better place when you were here. I love you so much. You came to my mind & heart so fast just now, I hope it was really you saying hello. I miss you.
February 23, 2013
Dad,
Your Sue here. I think of you everyday. I know you are happy. I miss you so much. Dad, it is for you, and your little dog that I am putting one foot in front of the other - no other reason Dad.
So thank you for being a man of integrity, for giving me a reason to believe in goodness.
I love you always Dad, always.
Joe Bauer III
February 16, 2013
Although i never had the pleasure of meeting you , my son Jeremy is a Marine, carrying on the proud tradition guys like you helped establish, Semper Fi, RIP , you raised a good girl in Susanne .
Maria+Mike
February 14, 2013
Don and Renate,this time each year Mike and I visit Florida to meet up with you two and other Army Buddies. We truly will miss you both. Our prayers are with you. Don,
I can see your wonderful smile from Heaven.
February 13, 2013
I miss you so much. I hope you are with me here somehow.
January 1, 2013
Today is the first day of a New Year, 2013. You are not and never will be forgotten. It is sad for us to begin a full new year ahead without you living with us here in this life.
But you truly are forever a part of us... and you are forever loved, never forgotten, and missed so much every single day. Happy New Year in Heaven....
Luncheon in remembrance of dad after Indiantown Gap
Sue
December 7, 2012
Dad,
You would not approve of me writing in your book again but I plan to have this book bound and so I will anyway - I figure you have better things to do now than worry about stuff. It is Friday Dec. 7th. Christmas is around the corner. I am trying to decorate for Christmas. It is a slow process. I put up one garland a day and look at the boxes of stuff to go. I didn't know you can miss a person more after they are gone longer. I guess everyone is right and Christmas is the hardest. It sure is not the same without you. They say "he IS with you both" regarding those who have passed. Well, I wish my faith were stronger. But I believe that has to be true so I guess I just will do what we all do - keep on keeping on. It will be such a happy day in the future when, I hope we all meet again. We love you Dad and we always will. Your dog is my dog now (She will always be yours first). You would be happy with how she is doing and with her care.
Lorraine Sonntag
October 16, 2012
Dear Sue,
I am sorry to hear about your dad. I know you two used to be close. Your father was a good man. God bless you and your dad and your family, you are in our prayers.
Dad, I wish you were still here.
Sue
September 20, 2012
John Miller
September 6, 2012
I am sorry I did not hear of Don Danner's passing sooner. He was, simply put, a special person with only kind words and laughter to share. My deepest sympathies to the family.
Christi Danner
August 28, 2012
Don was my grandpa, and he was the best grandpa I could have possibly asked for. From the times when I was under his watch as a little kid, all the way until I got to spend time with him in his last summer, I noticed that he went about his role as a grandfather with a great deal of care. He was not only caring, but deliberately caring-- as a grandfather I felt that he always had my future interests in mind, not just my immediate interests. When I was a little girl, he gave me Ovaltine and Flintstones vitamins every day that I was with him. He would read to me, and it was my grandpa who first taught me how to type on his typewriter. These things and others not only contributed to my happiness at the time, but showed that he was concerned with my future health and education. It was my grandpa who paid for my Catholic grade school and high school each year. When I got older, I was not under his direct supervision as often, but I was still lucky enough to experience his caring and thoughtfulness. During the weeks I would spend in Florida visiting him and my grandmother, he would plan activities during the evenings to keep me entertained-- we would go fishing, go play pool, he would teach me how to paint, we would watch an old Western movie, or we would go out to dinner and to see a movie. Even this past summer, with everything he was dealing with, he found it important to take me out to dinner and to see a movie one last time. When my mom and I, or even just I, were in Florida, he would plan a dinner for each night-- even when he got sick and found it difficult to cook dinner, he would mention at some point during the afternoon-- "I was thinking you could have burgers and soup for dinner tonight." And of course, I was so grateful that grandpa paid for me to get driving lessons this summer, so I could get my license. All this is without even mentioning the letters he would send me, and send each of our family members, each month like clockwork. They always came as a surprise, because life gets so busy-- and they would always give me cause to stop what I was doing at college and read his note, and be happy knowing that I had such a loving grandpa.
Of course my grandpa's caring attitude was not just in relation to me-- I just experienced it most directly this way. I also witnessed this selflessness in regards to his pets and my grandmother, as well. My grandpa was a remarkable person, and he is someone I want to be more like. Not only his caring nature, but his deliberate nature-- everything he did, he did with thought, planning, and precision. My grandpa was not a "slacker." What he did, he did well. I'm proud to say that I'm his granddaughter. I am thankful that he was a big part of my life, and I miss him. I know, though, that he is in a great place now, and that we'll see him again.
August 19, 2012
I write this from those of us in Swiss Village who do not readily use the internet. Don had a smile for anyone he met, a kind word, a gentle laugh and was always genuinely happy to see and talk to neighbors. Don will be miss and we offer our deepest sympathy to the Danner family.
August 17, 2012
August 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
uh oh!! one slipped by of Dad and Sue!! Nice time there for Christmas.
August 16, 2012
Don sitting between who may be his mother Glenna and on the right his sister, Nana
August 16, 2012
gottcha on film dad!!
August 16, 2012
Proud & happygrandpa, graduate CCH onto Nova!!
August 16, 2012
Never realized how much time grandpa spent reading all kinds of things to Christi until we went through the photos. TY forever
August 16, 2012
uh oh!!! A photo almost of Sue & Dad last year...how did that one sneak through?
August 16, 2012
Dad, cute guy even to the end- 75 yrs. old here !
August 16, 2012
Christi & I had Dad all to ourselves for highschool graduation. 2009
August 16, 2012
Amy
August 16, 2012
It's heartbreaking when the world loses its gems. Just in conversation with Christi and "Aunt" Sue, I know Don was a great person. Looking through pictures, it's clear to see how much he loved and cared for his family. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Rebecca Werner
August 14, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Susan and Christina you have become part of our family- all of us living in "this big old house". The pictures are beautiful, what wonderful memories. They will be with you forever. You are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Rich & Becky
Christisu Danner
August 14, 2012
Forever Loved.
Sue Danner
August 12, 2012
Today is Sunday, August 12th. There is no time to place a formal additional notice of my Father's final inurnment service. My Dad's Memorial Service with Military Honors is being held Tuesday, August 14th, 2:30 p.m. at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Pennsylvania.
Anthony Thompson
August 10, 2012
I am very sorry for your loss. I did not know him, but I am a friend of his granddaughter. I can see that he was loved and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Danner family.
Mike Carraher
August 8, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Danner Family.
I met Don while stationed in Furth, Germany, with the 793rd MP Bn Co.A.
Don and I both married German Ladies and often would go out partying together. Don and Renate always were the life of the party. After returning to the US, we kept in touch with Renate and Don, visiting several times in Allentown and Winter Haven. We never met either of their daughters, however we have talked with Sue several times since Renate and Don passed.
I am quite sadden by the way things turned out for all concerned and those left behind.
Don was a real great guy with a wonderful sense of humor, he will be greatly missed.
May he rest in peace.
Donald with is sister Nana. She passed away in 1966 at age 33. Together in heaven smiling like this now.
Deana Ostgard
August 8, 2012
Fritz Royer
August 7, 2012
So sorry for your loss Sue and Nancy.
My deepest sympathies go out to you and all granddaughters. May he rest in peace. I hope you also will find peace,and strength.
Sue Danner
August 6, 2012
My father's final inurnment (burial) service will be at Indiantown Gap Veteran's Cemetery on Tuesday, August 14th 2012 at 2:30 p.m. following by a luncheon. My daughter & I will then return to my Dad's grave so that we can see it. The initial service at 2:30 takes place at a separate area of the cemetery. Anyone who wishes to attend, please do. You go to the office there and you will be led to the service. Thank you. I will post this once more, closer to the 14th of August & do plan to run this information in the Morning Call.
Christl Pelikan-Geisman
August 5, 2012
My deepest sympathies go out to Don's daughters and granddaughters. I know, you will miss him terribly! Cherish the many wonderful memories he left you with. What a tragedy to lose both parents or grandparents in such a short time.
I remember Don just about the time this beautiful picture was taken and remember fondly the time I had my first piece of American pie at their Army Base Home after arriving in the United States in 1959. I remember him as a most gentle and sweet man with a great sense of humor. I hope, he will find this wonderful smile of his and this unforgettable laugh or rather chuckle again where he is now, watching over his family and friends, waiting to be reunited, some day.
May he rest in peace and may his family find peace, comfort and strength. He will never be forgotten, for in the love and memory of others do we live on forever ....
Maria Carraher
August 4, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and all who loved and miss Don. What a terrible loss. I met Don in 1958 in Nurnberg Germany, he was a dear friend of my husband. Don's beautiful smile, his kindness, his funny and happy personality will always be in my memory. He was a joy to be around. Very sad that he was taken from all of us very much to soon. I will cherish our yearly visits with him in Florida forever.
Albert Thompson
August 2, 2012
To the Danner family, I am sorry for your loss. I remember years ago when your family lived on St. George Street how your father walked his husky everyday and was so nice to the neighbors and loved the children. There was something very warm and special about Mr. Danner. God bless you all, I am sure he is with God.
Dawn Kolesnik
August 1, 2012
So many wonderful memories of Mr.Danner growing up in Allentown. He was a funny and gentle man. So sorry for your loss Sue. He will always be in my heart and memories.
susan danner
July 31, 2012
Thank you who have posted online. Christi and I appreciate the support. We have a wonderful community in Winterhaven Florida where my father lived who are helping us as well.
We loved my Dad so much, he was such a special gentle yet strong man... his morals and values were steadfast and righteous and he held to them.
It has been so hard to face that it was his time to leave this life.
Please stay with us as we have a long way to go: today we must rest as we had his first funeral.
We need your support for we have yet still to make his arrangements at Indiantown Gap Veteran's Cemetery in Pennsylvania. His final resting place will be preceded by Military Honors and we ask that all who can attend there, after we are able to announce the date and time in the newspaper, that you would please attend.
I cannot imagine life without my father but as you all have posted, he is not really gone.
Susan
Elizabeth Carey
July 30, 2012
I am sure that he was a wonderful guy. He looks like a real sweet heart! He is greatly missed and will be remembered by his daughter, Susanne, who loves him dearly. May she find peace. With sorrow, Elizabeth L. Carey
Tina DeCicco
July 30, 2012
I am So sorry to hear about Uncle Don.I remember him from when I was young. I wish I had a chance to visit with him again.{but we all will} I will be thinking about you all. God Bless, Love always Tina Decicco
July 30, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Don. I remember him from when I was a little girl. I wish I had another chance to see him again.{but we all will} my prayers go out to all his family. I will be thinking of you all. Love always' Tina DeCicco
Linda Glossner
July 30, 2012
Sue & Christina,
Even though I only met your dad/grandfather once, he reminded so much of my loving father. My dad was easy going, loved to make people laugh, handsome, loved his daughters, loyal, loved to watch football with his daughters & truly loved life.
I hope that my dad will find your dad in heaven & they will become friends. They were so much alike in many many good ways.
Remember all the fun times & you two will get through this tough time.
Love you girls
I love you and will miss you so much.
Samantha Elizabeth
July 29, 2012
Grandpa was an irreplaceable person. Just being around him made you feel at home and relaxed, and when he was in the room you knew his presence came with love. I can still hear the sound of his laugh in my mind. He was the kind of man who was always focused on taking care of the people that he kept in his heart. I know that he is at peace and there are no words to express how much he is going to be missed.
Diana Stankus
July 29, 2012
Sue and Christina,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Don was a very warm and caring person with such a gentle smile. He'll be missed very much. Sue, your beautiful words in tribute to your dad and the photos of him have helped everyone get to know him a little better than they did before. We hope that you'll find comfort and peace in knowing that he's now at peace.
Love, Diana, Gerry, Justin and Samantha
Kevin Albright
July 29, 2012
Sue,im so sorry for your loss ,I know how much your father meant to you I also know that he is watching over you christina & you are in my prayers
July 29, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sue and Christina. Try to keep all those happy memories first in your mind thru this difficult time.
Char Verishine
July 29, 2012
I'm sorry I never met you, Donald, but I know your daughter Suzanne loves you and misses you.
Jaime & Mary Secrest
July 28, 2012
To Sue and Christina,
Please know that Jaime and I just loved taking care of your father and grandfather. He was a treasure and a joy. We will miss him. We will be there for you two.
Sue
July 28, 2012
Dad,
There are not words invented that convey the depths of true love.
As I had the blessing of being able to tell you before you left this world,
I wish and hope, no matter how silly it sounds, that in a way we might not yet understand, that you will be my Dad forever and ever.
If I could pick from all the stars in the sky, and all the Dads in the infinite universe,
I would have picked you.
So how lucky was I ?
My dreams are two: To be more like you: Because Dad-of your honesty, integrity, humility, honor, patience, forgiveness, compassion, humor, ability to not judge others,to take life's problems as they come and handle them without complaining, your attitude of never quitting, and feeling that life, no matter how tough it may be sometimes, is the greatest of all gifts anyone has, your natural way of viewing things optimistically rather than negatively-- Dad, these are all qualities I so much pray that God will give to me.
My second dream and wish is that I will see you again one day and never ever ever have to say good bye again.
P.S. We figured out that Tootie loves french fries and we are working hardest on keeping that darling little dog you loved so much going because she misses you so much.
Love you forever Dad,
Keep laughing & smiling & tell Gran I miss her,
Sue ("Susquehanna," "Susanna,"Dizzy Lizzy," "A boy named Sue" & shessh Dad,I forget the rest you had for me).
xxoo
Deana Ostgard
July 28, 2012
Our prayers are with you. Know that your father is with God and at peace. I wish I found you all sooner. I am glad, though, for the chance to connect with him. Love to you all.
David Bernick
July 28, 2012
Do not be sad that he is gone, be happy because he shared in your life
Bill DeLong
July 28, 2012
I did not know don that well however my condolences go out to his two daughters . Nancy and especially Sue and her daughter Christine. May you Don Rest in Peace. Bill DeLong
Gary & Nancy Chetwood
July 28, 2012
Nancy and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Danner family. We hope they find comfort and peace in God's love at this difficult time. We will always treasure the great times we all had at the Swiss Village pool.
Zachary Liriano
July 28, 2012
I may not have known him but I his pretty amazing granddaughter. I can see he was loved and will be missed. Don't let his image darken. May he forever shine in your memory and hearts like a star.
Judith R.
July 27, 2012
To the Don Danner family:
I remember Don when he was a young man in high school. All the girls had a crush on him. Every person liked him. We were merely friends. He was a person always willing to listen. I will always remember Don.
Betty DuBois
July 27, 2012
To the Danner Family
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Don. He was a very special person and will be dearly missed at Swiss Village.
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