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Opal Fay Dauenhauer

Aug 5, 1926 - May 15, 2025

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Aunt Opal was loved. I have so many fond memories of her and just appreciate how she was there for us when we needed help. She would have given the shirt off her back to help people and I personally know how she helped us. I wish I could be there to celebrate her and her life, but I am sending my deepest condolences and hugs from Florida

My maiden name is Dauenhauer. Granddaughter of Albert K Dauenhauer of Syracuse New York. He also was from a large family. Sounds like we all were brought up with same values. Would love to see if we all are related. Dauenhauer is not a common German name.
Sorry for your loss.

I have know that sweet lady most of my life. I'm so sorry for your loss. To the kids you are all like my brothers and sister and I feel your pain. My heart is breaking with you all.

Suzanne and I offer our deepest sympathy's to the entire family, great aunt Opal was always loving and kind to our entire family and I remember as a kid we would always go down to her house which was only 3 house's down the street and she would always have some goodies for us, she was the last of a great generation in our family!

I was lucky enough to have my Aunt Opal. Bowling with her on a league was so entertaining. When life would throw something my way, I always had my Aunt Opal to talk to and get sound advice. I feel so fortunate to have my Aunt Opal. She was a one in a million Aunt. I love you Aunt Opal. You will definitely be missed.

We offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time

Obituary

Opal's Obituary

Opal Fay Dauenhauer, age 98 of Waterford, Michigan and formerly of Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025.  She was born on August 5, 1926, in Dawes, West Virginia to the late Johnathan Burton and Oddie Smith (née Rowh).  Though small in stature, she was tough,...

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