Daniel Fore

Daniel W. Fore, 89 of Grand Island died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at the Nebraska Veterans Home, Grand Island.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Messiah Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Harvey Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island, with military honors by the Grand Island Honor Guard.

Visitation hours will be from 4to 7 p.m. Sunday at Apfel Funeral Home, Grand Island.

Mr. Fore was born Oct. 4, 1920, in Escambia County, Ala., to Robert N. and Jessie E. (Caylor) Fore.

He was united in marriage to Edna Fitzke on Jan. 26, 1947, in Hastings.

He was preceded in death by his wife on March 10, 2006, and an infant daughter.

Survivors of the immediate family include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Roland Whitney of Kearney and Patricia and John Boltz of Hastings; a sister, Mildred Newby of Brewton, Ala.

Additional survivors include five grandchildren and their spouses, Daniel and Corrina Whitney, Beth Whitney, Matthew Boltz, Jennifer and Travis Bronson and Kathryn Boltz; and a great-granddaughter, Madison Whitney.

He graduated from high school in Flomaton, Ala., in 1940 and in later years attended the Lincoln School of Commerce, graduating in Business and Accounting. He entered the United States Navy, Oct. 17, 1940 serving in World War II and was honorably discharged on Dec. 14, 1946. He was then recalled for active duty during the Korean War serving from Oct. 2, 1951 until Dec. 12, 1952. He received numerous medals and commendations for his service. He later served in the Navel Reserves.

Daniel and Edna made their home in Hastings. In 1950, they moved to Grand Island where he was employed by the Clarke Thomas (Lumber) Company for 23 years. He was manager of the United Veterans Club from 1970 until 1993.

He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church and lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and the Platt Duetsche. He served as Jr. Vice and Sr. Vice Commander of the Grand Island VFW Post 1347. He served as Quartermaster /Adjutant in 1973. He served as Commander in the years of 1974-1977. He then served as Quartermaster/Adjutant from 1978-1992. He took over as Secretary/Treasurer of the United Veterans Club in February of 1979. The club was destroyed in the tornadoes of 1980. He was instrumental in helping to get a new United Veterans Club built at 1914 W. Capital Ave. and served as Secretary/Treasurer and Manager.

He was also preceded in death by two brothers, a sister, four half brothers and two half sisters.

Memorials are suggested to the Messiah Lutheran Church or the Grand Generation Center.

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