Name: Calling hours for Daniel E. "Dan" Montgomery
Start: 2017-04-30T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-05-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell

Daniel E. (Dan) Montgomery

POWELL: Daniel E. (Dan) Montgomery, 68, of Powell passed away at his home on Thursday, April 27th, after a brave, 19-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by those he loved most in this world: his wife, his daughters and their families. Family will receive friends on Sunday, April 30, 2017 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the RUTHERFORD FUNERAL HOME AT POWELL 450 W. Olentangy Street Powell, Ohio 43065. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, May 1, 2017 at 10:00 AM at ST. JOAN OF ARC CHURCH 10700 Liberty Road Powell, Ohio 43065 with Father Jim Black as Celebrant. Interment will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio Health Hospice 800 McConnell Drive Columbus, Ohio 43214 or to Nationwide Children's Hospital Neurosurgery Center P.O. Box 16810 Columbus, Ohio 43216. To send an online condolence please visit www.rutherfordfuneralhomes.com.

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Published by Lancaster Eagle-Gazette on Apr. 29, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Montgomery

Sponsored by Rutherford Funeral Home at Powell.

24 Entries

Becky Bailey. Cropper

October 23, 2017

Our deepest sympathy he was a great teacher ( former River Valley Student ) who treated students with respect, while teaching us important life skills in addition to the academic information .

Tom McKee

June 27, 2017

My condolences to the family. Mr. Montgomery was one of the kindest people I've ever known. You were lucky to have him, and I'm sure he will be missed.

Mary Kay Martin

May 3, 2017

I will always cherish my time spent with Dan both at Johnstown and later at LV. He was a true gentleman and dearly loved by so many throughout his educational career. My love and sympathy to you Kathy and to his three amazing daughters. Peace and love to you all Mary Kay

Kirk Milleman

May 1, 2017

My heart goes out to Kathy and the girls. They have lost a truly wonderful husband and father. I know they will be strong for each other. May God be with you and your families at this time.

Jeffrey A. Linardi

May 1, 2017

Dear Kathy and Family,I will always remember Dan's kindness, advice and loyalty to many students, teachers and coaches during the late 70's, when I began my career as a coach

Julie Taylor

May 1, 2017

One of the finest people I ever met. So genuine. A great mentor. Helped me and the District get through some very tough financial times at Newark City Schools (NCS). We actually left NCS on the same day. His passing is a definite loss for all those who knew him. Extra love sent to his loving wife Cathy and their family. Rest peacefully.

May 1, 2017

Dear Kathy and Family,
So sorry to hear about Dan's passing. He was a great person for his students and sports people to look up to.

His life has been blessed. He was active in so many things and touched so many people.
The world is a better place having had Dan!

Joe and Rose Catera

Pat LaRosa

April 30, 2017

Tonight many of us attended the calling hours for Dan and his family. As I waited my place in line, I was overwhelmed with joy. Obviously he had touched so many lives in such positive ways, everyone wanted/needed to pay their respects for what he had given to them.
My heart is full, as I hope yours is, to have known Dan Montgomery. The child, the husband, the father, the grandfather, the teacher, the mentor, the friend to everyone. We've all been blessed by your presence.
Till we meet again my friend. Keep smiling.

Neil Cowen

April 30, 2017

Condolences to the whole Montgomery Family, I coached at Licking Valley High School while Dan was principal there. Dan is a real class act, and I learn a few things from him that was very positive in my life. I always loved to talk shop with him since he was an Old Wrestling Coach before practices and he always was very supportive of the wrestling program. Again Prayers to the whole Montgomery Clan and David and Brian I know he's in a better place. God Bless you all....

Debbie Jamerson

April 30, 2017

Mr. Montgomery made history class interesting n that we were able to act out what we were learning. Thank you.

April 29, 2017

I worked with Dan while he was at Licking Valley and also at Johnstown. What a kind, caring and humorous man. He will be missed by many. My prayers go to you for comfort and peace.
Connie Schilling

Jay Wollenburg

April 29, 2017

My wife and I prayed for this man everyday for over 12 years. May he truly rest in peace. Our hope is that we may one day meet again in a place where there is no pain, no tears, and fullness of joy. May The Lord of Love Bless his family during this time.

Nancy White

April 29, 2017

To Eula and Family With sympathy. Nancy Darkes White

Pam Kemmenoe

April 29, 2017

I am so sorry to here of Dan's passing. I always enjoyed working with him at Newark City Schools.

Bill Lust

April 29, 2017

Coach "Bear" loved his Vikings of 1977. We were his first football team he was the head coach for and we gave him an undefeated season and N.C.C championship. Bear was a friend and mentor who always made sure we knew he cared about us. Over the years, I have often thought about him and always remember his family whenever I passed his home on Church St. in Marion. The world is a lesser place without Coach Bear. Thanks for all your guidance on the field and in the classroom.

Larry Holman

April 29, 2017

So sorry to hear about the passing of Dan. He will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. Prayers to all the family.

April 29, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.

Jim Shepard

April 29, 2017

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

Pat LaRosa

April 29, 2017

I've only know Dan and Kathy approximately five years, since they moved to Powell. So I'm more or less a newbie to the admirers of theirs.
Their love of each other is a 'shared' love. Not of each other, but shared together. And that will never end. They shared that love beyond themselves. Family, friend, community and God. Which you all have proven is true as I read through other's posts. I was given a gift when I met them, to be part of that shared love. My gift included to be a part of Dan and Kathy's journey of life.
Cancer sucks. Of that we can all agree. Cancer threw many complications in Dan's path. But, always, he met them head on with strength, positive attitude and faith in God. Always steadfast that he would prevail.
I was at Dan and Kathy's just two weeks ago. Dan still fighting, still positive, still feisty. Weak in body but strong of mind and spirit. And, as always, Kathy right there tenderly and lovingly tending to him.
Dan will be forever be remembered my many of us. Although he is gone from our earth, he will ever be in our hearts and our memories. As Kathy put it 'a truly wonderful husband and human being'.
Prayers for comfort for all who will carry him with you always. And Dan, peace to you. We'll all get together on our next journey.

April 29, 2017

My sincere condolences to the family and friends. I hope that you find comfort in each other and in prayer (Psalms 65;2) during this sad and difficult time.

mike metzger

April 29, 2017

Such a good man. I can't begin to explain how much he did for me when I was a member of LV's staff and at Johnstown. I'm grateful for the opportunity to have known him.

Dennis, Sharon & Zachery Gray

April 29, 2017

Dan touched so many lives during his short stay on this earth, but he left lasting impressions on all who met him. Keep his memory in your heart and he will never leave you. You are in our prayers during this time of sorrow

Ron Priest

April 29, 2017

Heaven got a great person in Dan. He was always pleasant and when I was at LV and younger than him he treated me as good as his classmates. He will be missed and my prayers are with all of you.

Keith Richards

April 28, 2017

If you look up the word "warrior" you should see a picture of Dan Montgomery! He lived by the Golden Rule and clearly valued relationships with people. Dan brought out the best in all that knew him. Regretfully I cannot be there for the funeral. Love, peace and grace to Cathy, the girls and his grandkids. RIP noble warrior!

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