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Daniel Komarnicki Obituary
August 24, 1926 - April 29, 2021
St Petersburg, Florida - Daniel Komarnicki was the first area director of Young Life in North Carolina. He started in Shelby in 1957 and moved to Greensboro in 1958. After serving in the Pacific in the U S Navy in World War II he graduated from King's College in 1955 with a degree in psychology and theology. He earned a master's degree in religious studies from the Young Life Institute. His book, Teenagers Are People: A New Concept, highlighted his efforts to lead young men and women to Christ. In lieu of flowers, you may make contributions in Dan's name to www.David'sTableOnLine.org
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Corin A Kierson
October 5, 2023
Beautiful person and soul, always kind, encouraging, and joy to be around I will always remember you Daniel. You are very much missed.
Steve and Mitzi Tredwell
April 29, 2022
We are just hearing of the passing of Dan. So many good memories of Dan and the Young Life meetings. Not the least of which he officiated at our wedding June 14, 1969. You did a great job, Dan, as we celebrate our 53rd anniversary with our two sons and four grandsons. Thanks be to Dan for his spirit and for his life.
Betty Recoulley
August 25, 2021
I was sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was my Young Life leader when I went to RJ Reynolds High School in the sixties and is the reason that I have been a follower of Christ ever since. I also credit him for being the reason that my children became involved in Young Life and for being the Christians they are today.
His love and caring for people is something that I will always treasure. I connected with him each year on his birthday, and when I was unable to reach him this year, I feared the worst. I will miss him dearly and will always treasure his friendship and inspiration
Ron Austell
May 12, 2021
Dan was my inspiration for volunteering as Young Life leader in Shelby for 30 years. Many Shelby teenagers were won to Christ through his Love.
Jim Van Hecke
May 9, 2021
Dan was a huge influence in my life as my Young Leader in Greensboro.
joe witherspoon
May 9, 2021
Dan was a good guy!! he helped me and many others.
John Stanley
May 9, 2021
I remember Dan from Young Life in Greensboro in high school. Dan was a very charismatic, inspiring and caring individual to the high school students and Young Life. I have thought of him often. I am sure he led many a student to Christ. What a wonderful individual. Dan led by example just as Jesus did "I glorified you on earth by completing the work you gave me to do"(John17:4)
Simone Taylor
May 9, 2021
Please except my deepest sympathies as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you be comforted by the loved ones and support of God.
Sandra Lindner
May 9, 2021
It was my privilege and pleasure to meet Dan volunteering at Bay Pines VA Center. We formed a warm friendship sharing a love of books and history. He'll be missed.
Donna Brannon Faulkner
May 9, 2021
He was such a wonderful man, and we all loved Young Life; what a great influence he had on so many of us in Greensboro.
Jeff Mackie
May 9, 2021
Dan was Young Life Director at RJR in 1964-65-my senior year. I was President of our club and later head of our YL Committee in Hickory as an adult. One of the most spiritually influential people in my life. Bless you, Dan
Chuck Shepherd
May 9, 2021
Tommy, sorry to hear about your dad. Have many great memories from when your family lived in Greensboro. Also sorry to read of Danny's passing.
Chuck Shepherd
May 9, 2021
Komarnicki family, sorry to read of your loss. Grew up with Danny and Tommy in Woodmere Park in Greensboro 1960's. Still have a copy of Teenagers are People. Remember Dan as a great father and inspiration.
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