Photo courtesy of William W. Tripp Funeral Home - Pawtucket
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Jul 6, 1940 – May 26, 2020 (Age 79)
Pawtucket – Erika E. (Bäsel) Danner, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Gerhard Danner for 57 years. They would have celebrated their 58th anniversary this June. Born in Eschenfelden, Germany, she was one of eight children of the late Otto and Emma (Rottman)...
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A wonderful teammate! Ericka was 40 and I was a college student, but we played soccer together on the Providence Metro Kickers on the RIWSL and went to tournaments together. A few times, we got lost. She shared her home w us and I just admired her. Thank you Danner family for sharing her. Meridy (Smith) Glenn
Meridy Glenn
August 17, 2024 | West Chester, OH | Friend
A smiling German leprechaun
Marie McHugh Jakielaszek
September 23, 2021 | Canton, MA
March 2016
Marie McHugh Jakielaszek
September 23, 2021 | Canton, MA
I am so very sorry to just recently learn of Erika's passing. She was a fun energetic woman who was a great cook, dancer and hostess. I will be forever grateful for the Sunday themed dances she put on at the German Club in RI. I would take my Dad Jack until he was almost 98. She always made him smile and laugh, especially in her costumes. Her energy was endless. She provided us with so many happy memories at a trying time. I am sure they are dancing in heaven every Sunday to some great...
Marie McHugh Jakielaszek
September 23, 2021 | Canton, MA
She was an amazing women. My condolences to all of you.
Marion and Steve Sanford.
Marion Sanford
July 09, 2020 | Cumberland, RI | Friend
Sending heartfelt condolences on the loss of your beloved Erika.
Ginny Widmann-Harrington
June 14, 2020 | Warwick, RI | Friend
Over ten years ago, on our first visit to Pawtucket from the North Shore of Boston, I still remember the glowing smile and personal, warm welcome from Erika. She made Dave (my brother) and I feel so much at home, and shared her enthusiasm for polka dancing when it seemed all but given up on in our area. I cannot imagine the pain that Gerhard and her family are going through now. Please know that her generous spirit transcended languages and the local community, as committed as she was to...
Michael Lebednik
May 29, 2020 | LYNN, MA | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. She was a beautiful person who we knew thru soccer and polka music. Will be sadly be missed. God Bless. RIP
Carolyn and Bobby Palo
May 29, 2020 | Pawtucket, RI
Erika was instrumental in getting me involved as a High School soccer referee. She will be greatly missed. My prayers go out to her family. God Bless!
Katherine Souza
May 29, 2020 | NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI | Friend