Danny Caughlin

1942 - 2024

Danny Caughlin of Fredericksburg passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the age of 82 years.

Danny Caughlin was born on March 19, 1942 in Blackburn, Oklahoma to Joseph Bernard and Alma Royster Caughlin

He married Josiepha Kunz on September 3, 1966 in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Stonewall

After high school he enlisted in the US Army. He was recruited to join WHCA which was a division of the military that worked with White House communications for the President. Danny worked with every President from Kennedy through Reagan serving in this unit for 22 years where he traveled to 13+ countries and every state.

Danny and Josiepha lived in Fredericksburg while he was stationed at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall. He was transferred to Camp David Maryland where they lived during the rest of his military career.

After his military retirement Danny and family moved back to Fredericksburg and he began working for Culligan Water Conditioning. He enjoyed his job especially meeting new people and daily conversations with old friends.

Danny enjoyed going to band competitions for his son Scott and softball summers with his daughter Pam.

Once the kids were older the family started going to Port Aransas for Thanksgiving which became a tradition shared with his kids and grandkids Degan and Hannah. Danny would attend as many of his grandkids events as he could and always lit up when talking about them.

Danny is survived by his wife Josiepha Caughlin of Fredericksburg

Son: Scott Caughlin of Marble Falls

Daughter and spouse: Pamela and Jeffery Roy of Johnson City

Two grandchildren: Degan and Hannah Roy

Brother: Charles Michael and Helen Caughlin

Sister in law: Sharon Caughlin of Oklahoma

Numerous nieces and nephews

Danny is preceded in death by his parents: Joseph Bernard and Alma Royster Caughlin and a brother: Jerry Caughlin

The family greeted friends on Thursday, October 31 from 11 A.M. to 12 Noon in the St Mary's Catholic Church, Fredericksburg with a Mass of Resurrection held at 12 Noon.

Graveside services and interment with military honors followed in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Fredericksburg.

Pall bearers: Paul Sanchez, Robert Houy, Kevin Kunz, Johnny Lee Duecker, JC Roy and Garrett Kunz

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given in his memory to the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to the charity of your choice.

Expressions of sympathy can be sent to www.schaetter.com.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schaetter Funeral Home.