Daniel M. Danowski

Daniel M. Danowski, age 76, of Erie, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Born in Vienna, Austria, on November 9, 1948, he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Herta (Hess) Danowski.
Dan was a veteran of the United States Army. He had a 25 year career with the Erie Police Department in Patrol, Motorcycle Unit and Traffic Investigation until his retirement. He also owned and operated a snowplowing business. Dan went on to have a second career as an Adjuster and Claims Supervisor at Erie Insurance, where he worked for 20 more years.
Always active, he was a member and past president of the FOP Lodge #7, Police Pension and Credit Union Boards, Blue Knights Group, The Erie Retired Police Officer Association, and Harley Owners Group. In retirement he enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, woodworking, bocce, wintering in Florida, and being at his country estate. Above all else he cherished his grandsons.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Kori, and his beloved dogs.
Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Kathleen C. (Kinstler) Danowski; a son, Daniel Danowski, wife Shea; a daughter, Stephanie Durkin, husband Patrick; four grandchildren, Katelynn, Koleton, Tyler, and Kaleb; many loving nieces and nephews; and four great granddaughters.
Friends may call on Thursday from 5 p.m. until the time of a service at 7 p.m., at Brugger Funeral Homes & Crematory, Pine Avenue Branch, 845 East 38th St. There will be a Retired Police Memorial Service at 5:30 p.m.
Memorials may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital. Condolences may be expressed at www.bruggerfuneralhomes.com.