Daniel L. Ash

Dan will never be forgotten in our house. He was the best of 7 plant managers I worked for in 3 companies. He was honest, supportive, and motivating. Known as "...the little general", he inspired us. Once, an employee made a million dollar mistake, and the higher ups in the corporation wanted to fire him. Dan refused to do that. He knew the guy was a long service employee who had run into some difficulties off-the-job. Dan's decision rankled the higher-ups, but his decision to retain the employee stood. He was loyal. He could also laugh at himself. Once, we in Personnel wanted to rename the plant newsletter. One anonymous employee suggested "...the Ash Can". (We ditched that one, and named it plainly: "Rohm and Haas Kentucky Newsletter"). I think Dan got a good laugh out of it, though.
MarySandra and I will say the Rosary for Dan, his family, and all who love him today. May Our Lady, Notre Dame, keep our brother, Dan, always in her loving care! All our love and prayers to Dan's Family, Steve & MarySandra Foster, Friendswood, Texas

Dan was one of the brightest in our class of 54. Joe Scanlan

Dave and Shelia you know I feel your loss, and I will remember your Dad in prayer God Bless. Tom E.

I had the utmost respect for Dan. I was new to the Company and worried about selling my house in Delaware. Dan told me: "Don't worry- believe it, or not, I kept getting transferred in a short period of time and actually was stuck with THREE (3) houses at the same time". I laughed, and stopped worrying. Dan was a great coach as was my boss, Allen Rose. This morning as I prayed for Dan, a beautiful Biblical passage came into view. I think it fits Dan perfectly: "The righteous man walks in his integrity. His sons are happy after him." (Proverbs 20:7). Steve Foster, Friendswood, Texas

Dan was a mentor and supporter during my career at Rohm and Haas. His leadership and friendship was priceless.

Dan was a great boss and person. I first met him when I was hired as a temporary employee during the strike in 1980, considered him as a friend for many years. Oddly enough, my wife lived around the corner from Dan, and went to school with his son David. Prayers for the family, may be rest in peace.

Dan was a classmate of mine at Flaget. He was always at the top of the class. I am sure he was proud of his high school education.

In my career, I worked for 7 plant managers in 3 companies. Dan was, unquestionably, the best. He was known as "...the little general". He was courageous, and loyal. Once, a plant employee made a huge mistake that cost the company dearly. It was a long service, excellent, employee who was going through some tough times in his personal life. Higher-ups in the corporate headquarters told Dan to fire the employee. He refused, and his decision as plant manager prevailed. He was loyal, and a real leader. May God bless his great family, and may the Blessed Mother bring him safely home. We plan to say the Rosary for Dan and all his family. All our love and prayers, Stev & MarySandra Foster, Friendswood, Texas