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Andrew (Andy) Danyko, age 94, of Toledo passed away Saturday, January 5, 2013, at The Waterford at Levis Commons in Perrysburg, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife, Geraldine (Gerry). They celebrated their 69th wedding anniversary in 2012.
After 30 years, he retired from Champion Spark Plug as a process engineer. Formerly, he served his apprenticeship as a tool and die maker at the Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan.
During World War II, he trained to become a pilot for the Army Air Corps.
In his spare time, he enjoyed volunteering for Junior Achievement. Also, Andy was a winning track coach at St. John's Elementary School in Point Place. He was past president of the Over 55 Club at St. Patrick's of Heatherdowns, Toledo, Ohio. In his late 70's Andy finished 1st Place in the running long jump in the Senior Olympics and was ranked 13th in the country in 1991.
For recreation, he loved to ballroom dance, bowl, and go boating. Also, he traveled throughout the United States and Europe with his wife.
Andy is survived by his children, Carlene (Phil) Holst, Doug (Penny) Danyko, Michael (Lida) Danyko, and Lynn (Mark) Wagner. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Joshua (Marcia) Holst, James Holst, Michele Lewis, Kevin Danyko, Heather Danyko, Lindsay Wagner, Sara Wagner, and Brian (Vanessa) Wagner; along with four great-grandchildren.
Family and friends may visit on Sunday, January 13, 2013, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 South Reynolds Road, Toledo, Ohio where a Scripture Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the mortuary followed by the funeral mass in St. Patrick of Heatherdowns Church at 10:00 a.m. Entombment Resurrection Cemetery.
The family would like to extend gratitude to the staff at The Waterford at Levis Commons for their care and loving concern.
Donations may be made to the Special Olympics Ohio or the charity of the donor's choice. Please view and sign the guest registry at
CoyleFuneralHome.com
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6 Entries
January 13, 2013
Lynn an Danyko family...Im so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad..he was such a dear man..an will be greatly missed.
Love,
Ann
Patty Moran
January 13, 2013
The Danyko bunch,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He leaves me with many good memories. We were all brought up by the adults on 119th and he was one of The Dads for sure. Hope your Mom is coping.
Can't make the funeral but I will be there in spirit.
Phil Heller
January 11, 2013
I offer my sincere condolences to the entire Danyko Family. Haven't seen your Mom and Dad in quite awhile but memories will live on. Both were so pleasant and kind when I did see them.
Don Curtis
January 10, 2013
Doug
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow and may you celebrate a life well lived and cherish the memories forever.
Don Curtis
Northwood, Ohio
Neighbor
January 10, 2013
As a newlywed, it is so encouraging to see that the Danyko's marriage lasted 69 years. What an example he has left behind. To the family and friends who are mourning his death, I extend my sincere condolences. May you draw comfort from God's Word, knowing that He is the greatest source of comfort.
January 10, 2013
doug and mike: i sorry about your dad. i remenber your mother @ dad telling jokes
outside of your house and we would be laughing so hard. also remenber when you had irish settler dog. i would like to heard from you doug. to can reach me [email protected]. mike root
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