Dan T. Doerge

Dan was a remarkable and interesting fellow whom I became friends with through our shared banking experiences. I came to know him when he moved to Hilton Head Island and he banked with me at the banks I formed. Occassionally we would get together for lunch and share thoughts about business and how to make our community better. Just recently I thought we were overdue for a "lunch"...I am sadden by the loss of a thoughful and caring person. The world is a better place because of Dan Doerge!...

Memories, pressed between the pages of my mind Memories, sweetened through the ages just like wine Quiet thoughts come floating down And settle softly to the ground Like golden autumn leaves around my feet I touched them and they burst apart with sweet memories Sweet memories Of holding hands and red bouquets And twilight trimmed in purple haze And laughing eyes and simple ways And quiet nights and gentle days with you memories, memories, sweet memories

My condolences to the Doerge and Seelbach families on the passing of Dan. I was fortunate to have met him on one of my many visits to HHI to visit my mom along with his. Prayers are with you during this difficult time. Laurey (VanOmmen) Gillen