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Dan was employed as an Aurora firefighter for 25 years after graduating from Marmion Military Academy and serving in the U.S. Navy. In his retirement, Dan most enjoyed annual fishing trips to Hayward, WI, lending a helping hand to family, and a good game of Yahtzee or May I.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jennifer (Young) Dodson; two sons, David (Pamela) Dodson and Michael (Krysten) Dodson; four grandchildren, Derek and Katelyn Dodson, Alexis and Owen Dodson; one sister, Beth Dodson; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Donald and Ruth Dodson; two sisters, Lynne Hankes and Terri Pensyl; one brother, Larry Dodson; one nephew, Tom Dodson; and one niece, Sarah Magrady.
Funeral services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.
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Norma R Pennington
June 12, 2025
Dear Dodson Family,
My deepest condolences to the Dodson Family to his loving wife Jennifer Dodson. His sons David Dodson wife Pam grand children Derek and Kate and son Michael Dodson my son in-law his wife my daughter Kyrsten and our grandchildren Lexi and Owen and his sister Beth Dodson.
Thank you Dan for loving my daughter Krysten and for being an amazing loving grandfather to Lexi and Owen. A true Blessing They love you
The world has lost a great man !!! Thank for your services in US Navy and as an Aurora Il. Firefighter God Bless you !!
Rest in Peace
Sincerely,
Norma R Pennington
Marc F
June 11, 2025
Dan (Mr. Dodson as I referred to him) was a good man. Although I haven't seen him in many years, I'll never forget fishing in Hayward. Early morning trips out on the boat and throwing bluegills to the herons that were always watching us.
Charlie Paulson
June 11, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to the Dodson family. Dan was one of the good ones!
Charlie Paulson, Rick Vester
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American Heart Association
June 10, 2025
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Lou Popp
June 9, 2025
My sympathies to Dans family,A good man he was..
Bob Bruns
June 9, 2025
So sorry to hear of Dans passing. I worked with Danny when I was a rookie firefighter and he taught me a lot about the job. I´ll miss seeing him in the neighborhood. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.
Don Jackson
June 8, 2025
With Deepest Sympathy to Dan's Family. Another AFD Brother that will be missed.
Gary Pozzi
June 8, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the Dodson family.
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