Fredric Arthur Danz

I am saddened to hear of Mr. Danz's passing. I worked for SRO in it's Broadcast Division from 1973 through the early part of 1976. Mr. Danz was a father figure figure to me, always supportive, always teaching, always guiding me. A truly great man who taught me everything from how to pour the perfect beer to the management of people in difficult situations. I am blessed to have known him. My best to Laurie, Allison, Tad and Rian

Bo Donovan-San Diego

I had the privelage of being associated with the Danz family for almost 70 years. As a young teen ager I started as sign changer at the old Portola Theatre in West Seattle, Portola now the lobby of the Admiral Theatre. After my armed service I became manager of many of the local theatres for Sterling, eventually being promoted to head booker for all Sterling theatres for many years.
Working for Sterling was one of the greatest training universitys in show business. Numerous alumni...

I am sorry to hear of Fred Danz's passing. I grew up near the old Queen Anne Bowling Lanes and later in life worked both there and downtown for SRO. I knew Tad and his grandfather John (who use to walk to the Queen Anne Bowl from his home down on Highland Drive. May Fred "Rest in Peace"

Mr. Danz was delightful. His business savy and philanthropy are deservedly respected.

But my memories focus on his kindness and thoughtfulness. As a former Executive Director of Variety Club of the Pacific Northwest, I had the pleasure of meeting him. After talking funding, he told me about Bess in the most moving, loving, gentle way.

And I told him about my fascination with China. Soon after, I received a little book and postcards from his travel there. I still have and...

Dear Allison and Carolyn and all the rest of the Danz family,
I was privileged to know Fred as the great friend of my parents, Don and Lloyd HIllman. He and Bess spent many cruises together with my folds. I loved hearing his deep voice when he called and loved his humor. Dad and I agreed, while driving home today from your loving memorial today, that we would have like to see Fred again. We miss him. We miss him a lot.
Sincerely, Lee HIllman Brown
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I am saddened by the news of Mr. Danz's passing. Fred was one of my father and mother's best friends, and he was very kind to me when I was a young man. Because of "Uncle" Fred, I got good summer jobs all through school. He even hired me to be his occasional chauffer when I was 16, a janitor and assistant handyman in the SRO shops when I was 17, and then a replacement theater manager when I was 18. He was a great guy, and he even came to my wedding when I was 32. A true class act. He will be...

Please accept my deepest sympathies. I had the great fortune to work with Mr. Danz managing his radio stations in the Tri-Cities from 1987-1996. He was a wonderful mentor and I tell people that I have a masters degree in business from the University of Fred Danz. He was tough but fair and generous with his wisdom. He will be greatly missed.