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DANIEL GILLIG Obituary

DANIEL JOSEPH GILLIG, 62, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, Daniel worked as a postal clerk with USPS for 32 years. He was a member of Sons of the Legion Post 499. Dan was a huge fan of the Chicago Bears, Chicago White Sox, Jeff Gordon, N ASCAR racing, woodworking, golf, and music. Surviving are his wife, Tanna Gillig of Fort Wayne; sons, Jonathan (Andrea) Gillig of Stockton, Calif. and Gabriel (Melissa) Gillig of Fort Wayne; grandchildren, Jade, Jasmine, Justin, Jansen, and Jacob; brother, Eric (B.D.) Gillig of Cheboygan, Mich.; brother, Stephen (Ann) Gillig of Fort Wayne; sister, Ann Williamson of Fort Wayne; and brother, Michael Gillig of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard "Dick" and Joan Gillig. Service is 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013, at Mungovan & Sons Memorial Chapel, 2114 South Calhoun St., with calling from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or A.S.P.CA. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 13, 2013.

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Fr. John H. Delaney

August 14, 2013

My sincere sympathy to all the Gillig family. I will remember you in my prayers in the days ahead.

Carolyn Fultz

August 14, 2013

My sympathy to Dan's family. I worked with Dan at the Hazelwood post office for years. Dan was a wonderful co-worker and friend!

John Brown

August 13, 2013

Making Dan laugh was one of my favorite things about working with him at the Post Office. My sympathies to all the family.

Sarah Recker

August 13, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.

Phillip Shirmeyer

August 13, 2013

Toughts and prayers are with you. May God Bless you with Peace as you celebrate the loss of Dan.
Sincere Sympathy,

Jim Saul

August 13, 2013

I have fond memories of "Rabbit's" smile and laugh. He was a good guy, and I am glad his suffering is over. He is now with his mom Joan, and dad, Dick, the great undertaker in the sky!

Bob & Deb Mitsch

August 13, 2013

Steve, God Bless Dan and all the family.

Tom Schilling

August 13, 2013

Eric and Steve:

Sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. 62 is way too young.

Mary Lotter

August 13, 2013

Steve, Ann and Family, So very sorry to learn of the loss of you brother. My thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Mary Lotter

August 13, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gillig family at this difficult time. May the good times bring you comfort and peace. Steve and Karen Snyder

Suzi Hershberger

August 13, 2013

Tanna,

So sorry for the loss of Dan. I'm thinking of you. Suzi-Legion

August 13, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN PARADISE HERE ON EARTH.

Collins Family

August 13, 2013

We will never forget our friend.

Maureen Pendleton

August 13, 2013

Our Dear Friend Dan will be missed more than words can express! I have never met a more gentle, caring loving soul.

Billy Duly Jr

August 13, 2013

I'm sorry for your loss. Dan was always kind to me, especially when I first worked with him at Hazelwood Post Office. He always was a good friend and had a good soul. Peace be with you Dan! God Bless!

Jann Gillig Slayton

August 13, 2013

I am so sorry to learn of Dan's death. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time.

Rose Ann Scranton

August 13, 2013

I was sorry to read of Dan's death. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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