William Bill E. Dann

William "Bill" E. Dann, age 54, of Madison, Ohio, formerly of Erie, Pa., passed away Friday, April 8, 2016, at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born in Erie, on September 21, 1961, a son of the late John E. "Jack" Dann, Jr. and Linda P. (Mack) Dann.

Bill worked as a welder at Erie General Electric for 27 years. He served in the U.S. Navy then went on to serve as a Seabee in the Naval Reserves where he retired as a Chief Petty Officer. Bill was also a volunteer fireman in Fairview, Pa.

He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandkids. He was a light for many people and loved making them laugh with his sense of humor. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. For many years, Bill was also a regular platelet donor. He enjoyed golfing, learning to play the banjo and attending an annual trip to hunting camp.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Steven Dann.

Survivors include his wife, Kathy (Collier) Dann, whom he married on November 13, 2010; five children, Christopher Dann, wife Kisha, Townville, Pa., Timothy, Leslie and Jeffrey Dann, all of Fairview, Pa., and Krista Bellino of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Cynthia Berarducci, husband Keith, of Erie, Pa. and Melissa Proper, North East, Pa.; his father-in-law, Thomas Collier, of Brunswick, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Susan D'Angelo and Kristen Collier, both of Brunswick, Ohio; two grandchildren, Nikolai and Ana Dann; a niece; and four nephews.

Friends may call Thursday from 2:00 to 5:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1595 West 38th Street, at Greengarden Boulevard, and may attend a prayer service there Friday at 9:15 a.m., followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Peace Church at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society or The Wounded Warrior Project.

Condolences and photos may go to www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com.

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