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Daniel Killian Obituary
LIMA — Daniel Joseph "Danny" Killian, 58, died at 6:39 PM on Monday, July 31, 2017, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.
Daniel was born on August 10, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late George Killian and Norlene (Guthrie) Killian. On September 19, 2007, he married Courtney (Greenup) Killian, who survives.
Danny was employed at the Husky Refinery for 35 years and was a member of the Emergency Response Team. He will be dearly missed by his second family at the refinery. He was a 1976 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School and continued to support the T-Bird athletic teams. One of his biggest pleasures was the fall football season so he could cheer on The Fighting Irish of Notre Dame. He was a member of the YMCA, and past member of the local Knights of Columbus and Elks clubs. He was also known in the local CYO boys and girls basketball league as a referee for the Saturday morning leagues. (Rumor was spreading that a new pair of glasses had been purchased for Danny by the CYO coaches and players for this coming season). He also dished out many an ice cream cone at the Dairy Queen on Allentown Rd. back in the 70's. He was a caring, loving and giving person and will be missed by all of those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Survivors include his dog and best bud Murphy (Meathead); mother-in-law Judy Greenup of Lima, father-In-law Jim Greenup of Kettering, brother Pat Killian of Lima, sister Beverly (Tim) Carder of Lima, sister, Barbara (Rob) Singer of Columbus, and brother Mike (Dianne) Killian of Columbus, nieces & nephews; Kacy (Ryan) Molloy, Kolby (Alyson) Harruff, Maggie (Octavio) Vega, Jordan Killian, Eric Killian, Brett Killian (Godson), Tobi Moore and Tara Joyce, and eight great nieces & nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 7, 2017 at St. Rose Catholic Church, Lima. Father David M. Ross will officiate. Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, August 6, 2017 with a Parish Wake at 8:00 PM at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio. Feel free to wear the colors you know Danny would want you to wear.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lima Central Catholic High School Scholarship Fund, 720 S. Cable Rd., Lima, Ohio 45805; in Danny's name.
Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Killian
PAULA JENKINS
July 26, 2022
DAN IS ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS. HE IS GREATLY MISSED BY ALL AT THE REFINERY.
PAULA JENKINS
July 26, 2021
SADLY MISSED, ALWAYS REMEMBERED.
Dianne
August 10, 2020
I miss you so much, Brother-in-Law! Things are not the same without you around.
PAULA JENKINS
July 27, 2020
HE IS MISSED AND LOVED DEARLY.
Mike Snyder
July 26, 2019
i didn't know Daniel very well, but I do know his Brother Pat and as they say Birds of a Feather...
Gregarious, Loving and the wound heals but the scar will be there forever...may he rest in Peace and Lord, please provide comfort and strength to his Family & Friends-we love the Killian's with all Our Hearts-The Snyder Family
John guthrie
August 12, 2017
Deepest condolences to all Danny's family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this sad time.
Chad Wells
August 12, 2017
Just herd about the passing of Danny he was a great guy to be around. I meet Danny at the refinery when he would load trucks. He will be greatly missed. To bad for Notre Dame he was the best fan ever. You all have my condolences.
Scott Lauber
August 9, 2017
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Danny's passing through a mutual friend yesterday. Danny was one of my best childhood friends and have fond memories of playing every sport imaginable with his buddies, Kurt Hoff, Dave Petenburg, and his brother Mike at his house across from Horace Mann school. I will miss him so much as he always was fun and a genuine human being. RIP my good friend.
Mike Krites
August 9, 2017
What a great guy to work with. Easy going, kind and always willing to help out fellow workers. Danny was a great coworker and what every operator should aspire to be. He loved officiating the CYO games and sacrificed many hours of sleep when working nights to do so. He had a passion for many things. One of them being double fudge cookies and cold milk. I'll never forget you Danny. Thank you for all your help. Rest easy my friend.
Mary Guthrie-Crompton
August 8, 2017
My sincerest condolences to all of the Killians. Danny was a wonderful, kind man and will be missed by all. Danny had such a great smile and I remember how he used to make me laugh back in high school. Rest In Peace, Danny
Kim Kline
August 7, 2017
So sorry for the family.... I loved Danny as a brother and brother-in-law.... I pray he finds peace... Blessings to all... Kim-Metzner-Kline
August 6, 2017
So sorry to hear about Dan, was a wonderful classmate. Glad we got to see him at the last 2 class reunions. Dan always had a smile on his face and always could make you smile. Way to soon to loose another one. God bless, we will be praying for the family. Dave and Kathy(Koester) Kuhn
toni thompson-clay
August 6, 2017
My Thoughts & Prayers Are With The Family At This Time. Class Of 76
paula jenkins
August 6, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife and his dear family. Danny was such a great guy and always had a "smart ellic" remark to make to make you laugh. He was a treasure and will be so greatly missed by all the security officers at the refinery.
REST IN PEACE DANNY.
Paula
Mark Duval
August 6, 2017
My sincere condolences to all the family and friends. It was my privilege to know Dan and I am grateful. Rest in peace my friend.
Chris Bishop Joseph
August 4, 2017
My sympathy to the Killian family. May you rest in peace Dan.
Chris Bishop-Joseph
LCC class of 1976
Terry Hawk
August 4, 2017
My thoughts and prayers for the family and friends! Dan was a very good man! I'm sure he will be missed!
Mike Snyder
August 4, 2017
Danny, like all the Killian's, was literally a local Icon who never met a stranger, Man's Man, Hard Worker and He will be sorely missed. May He rest in Peace, Amen! With Love, The Snyder Family
Cheryl
August 4, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Killian family. May you draw strength and comfort in prayer and from the love and care of family and friends.
Kevin Bourk
August 4, 2017
There are so many fond memories floating through my head right now of our younger years. RIP old friend. I wish I could talk to you one more time!
August 3, 2017
There are no words to express our sorrow for the passing of Danny. What a wonderful guy with a world wide smile! RIP my friend & sincere condolences to your family. Wish we were there to give each of your loved ones a hug. Jill Anthony & Tony Thiery-Ft Myers, Fl
brian duffy
August 3, 2017
going to miss you big time you where always one of my best buds
Ina Mack
August 3, 2017
I'am so sorry to hear about Danny.You guys might not remember me but my name is Ina I took care of Mr George at LCH many year ago,I miss Mr George still and will miss Danny.The family was so very nice to me.all my prayers for the Family.
Connie Liening Hirsch
August 3, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends!
Rod & Pam Rumer
August 3, 2017
God Bless you Danny. A great friend who made us laugh and enjoy our times together.
August 3, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Killian family. Talked to Danny at Chiefs not too long ago. He and wife were in Columbus last time T-Birds were playing for a championship. He will be sadly missed. Go T-Birds. Tom Moss
Darla Pierce
August 3, 2017
Danny RIP!! Way too young, party in heaven with all our other class mates. Prayers to the Killian family.
Dale Jones
August 3, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Danny. I knew Danny back in the 70's when he worked at Dairy Queen. He was a kind and considerate friend who always wanted to help out. My deepest condolences to his family and many friends.
Ron Ferguson
August 3, 2017
God speed Daniel
Chris O'Connor-Torres
August 3, 2017
Oh Danny, I am heartbroken, as so many of us are. I will miss that radiant smile and contagious laugh of yours. So many fun memories growing up with our families. I will love you always. Rest now Danny
Sharon Rex
August 2, 2017
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Danny and pray for his family. The loss of a love one is one of the hardest thing to go through my heart goes out to the family, my thoughts are with you.
Carol Sweenwy
August 2, 2017
So so sorry for all the family, no words.
Jim Brooks
August 2, 2017
I worked with Dan at the lima refinery years ago, He was always a very pleasant person to be around.My condolences and prayers to the family.
K OConnor
August 2, 2017
Face.... I'm so very sad. You always made me smile. Thank you for always taking care of my boy!! We will miss you dearly!!
Bill Bruin
August 2, 2017
Danny,
I was so saddened to hear of your passing this morning. You were always happy and smiling and a good friend and classmate. Very happy I got the opportunity to catch up with you last summer at the LCC Class of 1976-40th reunion, it was good to see you. I will always remember our grade school basketball games (St. Charles vs. St Rose), you were such a strong competitor and a joy to play with. Happy we became friends and classmates at LCC. Most fondly, I will always remember your radiant smile! RIP.
Bill Bruin
St. Louis
LCC Class of 1976
Elaine Potter
August 2, 2017
I met Danny one infamous bean bag game competition and gathering at Barb Killian's house many years ago. Talking smack and having a laugh filled day. So fun. Then one time (I hate to admit) he and I got toasty one night and we had so many laughs. Of course he had a Mercedes at the time and when I saw him it made me want one, so I bought one too. (I still have mine). I have not seen Danny in many years but he is one that has stayed in my thoughts. He just made a great impression on me. My heart goes out to the family.
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