WATERLOO- Daniel E. Skinner of 1914 Ninefoot Rd, Waterloo passed away, Sunday (March 12, 2023) at home with his wife of 57 years, Rosemary, by his side.

Dan was born in Geneva on January 11, 1943, the son of Edwin F. and Anna (Carroll) Skinner. Dan was a 1961 graduate from Waterloo High School and received his bachelor's degree from Le Moyne College and his master's degree at SUNY Albany. Dan was a former teacher and administrator for the Waterloo Central School District as well as principal of DeSales High School in Geneva and the operator of the family farm. Dan enjoyed farming, time at his camp in the Adirondacks, and was an active member of St Mary's Catholic Church.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday (March 15) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Mull Funeral Home, Virginia St, Waterloo. The funeral service will be held at St Mary's Church in Waterloo, N.Y. on Thursday (March 16) at 10 a.m.

Dan will be laid to rest in St Mary's Cemetery at the convenience of his family.

Anyone wishing to make memorial contribution can do so to St Mary's Church, 25 Center Street Waterloo, N.Y., North Seneca Ambulance, 1645 N Rd Waterloo, N.Y. or a charity of one's choice.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Linehan); children, Lawrence (Kelly) of Seneca Falls, David (Alissha) of Waterloo, Karleen of Waterloo, and James (Sara Flack) of Waterloo; as well as 13 grandchildren Timothy, Alexis, Aiden, Jacob, Axel, Gweneth, Haylee, Kellen, Layla, Ethan, Brody, Madigan and Jaron, and two great-grandchildren Jackson and Liam (Morgan Erway). Additionally, he is survived by several brother and sister-in-laws, Terry (Hiroko) Linehan of San Diego, Calif, Geraldine McGloon of Geneva, Mary Linehan of Phelps, Carol Linehan of Waterloo, Timothy (Ellen) Linehan of Waterloo, and Thomas (Judy) Linehan of Little River, SC, and several nieces and nephews.

Daniel was predeceased by his sons, William and Timothy.

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Published by Finger Lakes Times from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Skinner

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55 Entries

Tina Luffman

December 23, 2023

Mr.Skinner was a great history teacher with so many stories to bring to life his lessons. He helped me enjoy American History!

Pat A R Searles

March 21, 2023

Dan was loved by many and respected by more Pay A R Searles

Robert pollot

March 16, 2023

We are so sorry for the loss of Daniel!!! It is such a loss for a Great Man.

Dawn Klingbeil Richter

March 15, 2023

Mr Skinner was one of my favorite teachers. I had him during an election year, and I still remember him teaching us to learn about the candidates and research their backgrounds and beliefs. He will be missed. Class of 1987

Mary Suffredini

March 15, 2023

I´m stunned to see this. I can´t believe he´s gone and I didn´t know. Such a kind-hearted soul with a heart worth his gold.

I´m saddened and I´m so sorry.

Know my condolences are yours.

Peace, kind Sir. You´ve earned it.

Jerry Welch Jr.

March 15, 2023

My time growing up with Dan as a teacher and then as a friend, was no less than wonderful. His demeanor, teaching style, and expectations for all of his students and `associates´ was far from lackluster. He strived for all of us to be great and achieve not only a satisfactory life, but an honest life filled with manners, respect, and care for others, while affirming a potential for intelligence and compassion far into the future. He had no qualms stopping by "WelchLand", as he called it, to discuss with my Dad any questionable behaviors that I may have had in school. I´m sure some of you know exactly what I mean! He would also keep me busy after school stacking hay, straw, and doing assorted field work on the farms. It was a great opportunity to earn some money and learn well needed discipline from a true master. The Welch family along with the late Gordon Bennett enjoyed our stays at the camp with great enthusiasm. I will be, quite literally, eternally grateful for his generosity, openness, and willingness to listen to us even when we were wrong. Even into my adulthood, Dan was a good friend. From plowing our driveways to pulling a plough 5 miles for a simple crop of sweet corn, he was always there for us. When it came time for pay, he wanted nothing and suggested that a 12 pack of brew would suffice. On that note, I will miss having beers in the Morton Building with Dan and Bill the most. We certainly had some interesting conversations, and what was `said´ in the shop, stayed in the shop! It is also worth noting that while Dan was certainly a great soul, the rest of the Skinner `clan´ is just like him. Generosity, compassion, a willingness to help, and the ability to overcome adversity comes to mind. I can´t think of a family more deserving of Dan´s love. I truly appreciate Dan´s friendship and his lifelong efforts to forge me into the Father and Husband that I aspire to become. I will miss him dearly.

Sandy Schoonmaker Picchi

March 15, 2023

Mr. Skinner was one of my favorite teachers, because he was "real," and I always knew he cared. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Sandy Schoonmaker Picchi
Class of 1976

Waterloo Class of 1977

March 15, 2023

Fly high with the angels Mr.Skinner. Thank you for all you did for the class of 1977. You are now in The kingdom of God. God bless!

JEROME MARSHALL

March 15, 2023

ROSEMARY AND FAMILY
I have had so much respect for DAN in all my connections with him an his family connections. i have known him and worked with him and he was a hard working man who thought a lot about his family and fellow man. God bless !

Edna Kriegelstein

March 15, 2023

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Linda Mollenhauer

March 15, 2023

Dan rest in peace you were a neighbor of my parents

Jim and Jackie Lanphear

March 14, 2023

Our most sincere condolences to the Skinner family. Dan was a great teacher and true friend to all who knew him.

Steve Swanson

March 14, 2023

I will always remember Mr. Skinner for his quick smile and kind words of encouragement.

Gail M Williams

March 14, 2023

Dear Rosemary and family, I am sorry to hear of Dan's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers of all time and a wonderful friend and colleague at Waterloo H.S. when I returned to the English department. Rosemary, you are a woman of strong faith, and I know that that will uphold you at this time. You and your family will be in my husband's and my prayers.

The Meckley Family

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Anne Steele Stahr

March 14, 2023

Dear Family of Danny: I am so sorry Danny has left us. He will always remain in my memory as a caring and loyal friend. In Heartfelt Sympathy and Love, Anne Steele Stahr

Brenda Trickler

March 14, 2023

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Skinner's passing. He was one of my favorite teachers. Every time I ran into him, he always remembered my name and I graduated in 72!
Brenda (Lohr) Trickler.

Edna Kirby Loughlin

March 14, 2023

My deepest sympathy to all of the family. Mr Skinner was an amazing teacher confidant and encourager during my high school years. When you were ready to quit he asked why? He should me and many others we could. He was by far a man of knowledge and lots of common sense.

Edna Kirby Loughlin

March 14, 2023

What an amazing man teacher and encourager he was. When you thought you couldn´t he would show you how you can. Nothing but good memories of him from school

Annette (Forbes) Beniamino I

March 14, 2023

Mr. Skinner was my teacher. Class of 73. He was a great teacher and I admired him greatly. RIP Mr Skinner

Lori Stratton

March 14, 2023

Every child should be fortunate enough to have at least 1 great teacher in their lives. While Waterloo Schools had several, Mr. Skinner will always rise to the top. His energy and enthusiasm for his craft made all of us better people. God Speed Mr. Skinner.

Kathy

March 14, 2023

He was a valued member of this committee he will surely be missed so sorry for your loss

Ed Bishop

March 14, 2023

Dear Skinner family,
I had the pleasure of working with Dan for 20 years at WHS, and we became good friends and colleagues. God Bless the family.

Ron Telarico

March 14, 2023

To the family of Dan, I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you. he was a great guy. I used to see him at the 7;30 mass on Sunday mornings at St. Stephens. May God bless you all.

RAJENDRA PRASAD TANUKU

March 14, 2023

HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY MEMBERS FROM RAJENDRA PRASAD TANUKU (INDIA) OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE BEREAVED FAMILY

Helen (Lafler) Foreman

March 14, 2023

Mr. Skinner was an interesting teacher and used his farming as a tool for teaching. Prayers for his wife and family.

Bobbie Wirth

March 14, 2023

Danny was a good guy and will be missed. I went to St Mary´s school with him and high school
Prayers for his family

Rachael (Nason) Bowman

March 14, 2023

Mr. Skinner was a great man and role model. He was very influencial and was a big motivator. He treated all the students with respect and care. I respect him for all he did for me and all his students. I have thought about him often in my adult life and am very thankful to have known him. May He Rest In Peace Always.

Betty Blake

March 14, 2023

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Prayers to the Skinner Family.Dan may you Rest in Peace. Betty &family

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Mike Caron

March 14, 2023

So sad to hear of the passing of this great man. As many others have said, he was, by far, my favorite teacher, and made learning about history so much more enjoyable w humor and passion. RIP Mr Skinner. God bless his whole family during this difficult time.

Doug Judd

March 14, 2023

Condolences to the Skinner family. Dan was a good friend and classmate.

Mark Gleason

March 14, 2023

All time great teacher and adviser. My thoughts and prayers to the family RIP Mr. Skinner.

Tom Glinski

March 14, 2023

Condolences to the Skinner family. We are saddened to hear the news of Mr Skinners passing. Mr Skinner was a great teacher and fine friend to all who knew him. I had Mr Skinner as a History teacher. He loved history that is for sure. His lessons will long live in my mind and throughout my life. Mrs Rose and family please know that this man made a difference in the many lives he touched. God Blessed us with his life.

Robin Christiano Ryan

March 14, 2023

The world has lost a wonderful person. I was very fortunate to have Mr. Skinner as my teacher for several different classes. He was the best teacher at Waterloo High School. He really cared about his students. I remember his big smile, how much he enjoyed teaching us history, and certainly playing trivia games so that we could get to know history facts. Condolences to the family.

Lyzz

March 14, 2023

Mr skinner will be greatly missed! He used to tell me all the time how he taught my mom! I had him for social and as a vice principal!
HS would have not been the same without his guidance and understanding! Our thoughts go out to his family! May he forever RIP
Dave and Lyzz Waugh

Gayle Nix

March 13, 2023

So very sorry for your loss.
When I was in high school, Mr Skinner was my coach for 2 years, for the American Legion oratorical contest. It was a speech on the constitution. He was so great to work with, and always made me feel like I could do it. I have always thought of him with such high regard. He was my favorite teacher, and a wonderful man. My sincere sympathy. Gayle (Sessler) Nix

Shelley Duell Yancey

March 13, 2023

So sad. He was my favorite teacher. He was a great teacher and good man. Rest in peace Mr Skinner. I will never forget him being there for me when my dad passed away.

Sharon Rouse Ragaglis

March 13, 2023

Sorry for your loss

Regina Boyd

March 13, 2023

Prayers for his family, Mr. Skinner was one of my favorite teachers, he was always so pleasant and positive, he created a learning environment that students enjoyed going to his class. RIP Mr Skinner!

Karene Spurlin-Cook

March 13, 2023

Condolences tobtge family. A wonderful leader to all those he came in contact with.

Crystal (McCann) Hartman

March 13, 2023

So heart broken to hear that Mr.Skinner passed away .. he was my favorite teacher.. I will miss him ..such a wonderful man .. R.I.P

George and Betty Merkle and family

March 13, 2023

Dan was a wonderful man..He was always smiling with a hello or a hug.if we were out in our yard and he went by, would either stop or beep the horn and way..Such a wonderful teacher to many..he will be missed. Keeping the entire family in our thoughts and prayers..Rest in peace and fly high..

Cindy Doverspike

March 13, 2023

He was my favorite teacher. Will miss him in many ways. One of the last well respected teachers .

Michael Craig

March 13, 2023

So sorry to hear. I learned alot from this great man. Not only as a teacher but also growing up helping on the farm. My thoughts are with Rosemary and the family.

Carol Garafalo

March 13, 2023

Mr. Skinner, always was upbeat , a positive attitude, hard worker, and always smiling. Gonna miss seeing you around town and at the SMS fish fries. God bless you and your family now and always. A great Waterloo NY. High school teacher. RIP. Till we all meet again

Liz Britton

March 13, 2023

Test easy Mr Skinner my condolences to the family

Mike Battley

March 13, 2023

Such a amazing man!!!! Prayers for the entire family.... Our deepest sympathy .

Melody Peterman

March 13, 2023

Mr. Skinner was such a great person and a great teacher. I just loved him. He will be dearly missed. Rest In Peace Mr. Skinner

David yells

March 13, 2023

Mr. Skinner was a truly class act.

Brenda Wooster

March 13, 2023

I just loved this man....what an amazing man and teacher her was! God bless his family!

Mike & Jill Thayer

March 13, 2023

Such Wonderful Memories with Dan through Waterloo schools / church, He was a Great Man, The Entire Skinner Family are in our thoughts and Prayers

Mary (DiCicco) Everhart

March 13, 2023

I am sorry for your loss. I will be praying for the family. My high school experience would have been so different without him. He was a great person!

Ken (Susan) Sharrer

March 13, 2023

Thoughts and Prayers...a truly great man.

Kevin Trickler

March 13, 2023

My condolences to the family. Mr Skinner was my teacher and one of my class advisors. He did a great job at both.RIP Mr Skinner.

Julie Carlin

March 13, 2023

What a great guy and neighbor. Always gave you a smile and a helping hand. My son spent half his childhood at the farm. He will be missed. my deepest sympathy to the family.

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