Daniel Nawrocki

Daniel Nawrocki obituary, Erie, PA

Daniel Nawrocki

Daniel Nawrocki Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kloecker Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Erie (a.k.a. Francis V. Kloecker on Aug. 14, 2023.

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Daniel A. Nawrocki, Sr., of Erie, PA., passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Dan was born in Erie on September 28, 1939, to Joseph and Lois Zamierowski Nawrocki.
He attended St. Stanislaus and Holy Rosary Grade Schools and was a proud graduate of Cathedral Prep, Class of 1958. Dan earned B.A. and M.Ed. degrees from Gannon College and became a science teacher and counselor in the Erie School District, winning the district's Teacher of the Year award in 1996. He was a passionate advocate for public education and saw it as a natural extension of his strong Roman Catholic faith, as it offers every child the dignity of achievement and self-improvement. Even outside the classroom, he was always teaching, always learning, always sharing his knowledge, especially with his children and grandchildren. He was on the Board of Directors of the Erie Federal Credit Union and served for many years as President of the Erie Education Association, helping to negotiate contracts which guaranteed a dignified standard of living for all teachers in the district. Dan loved God, he loved his family and friends, and he loved awful "Dad jokes."
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his older brother, David Nawrocki.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janet C. Geiger Nawrocki; by his children Dan Jr. and his partner Danielle Mack, Anne Lawson (Frank), John (Melissa), and Steven (Stacy); by his sister, Margaret (Peggy) Rocco (Frank); and by his grandchildren Erin, Elizabeth, and Madeleine Nawrocki; Emma and Seth Lawson; Andrew and Allyson Nawrocki; and Lia and Ava Nawrocki; and by many nieces and nephews. He is further survived by the generations of students and colleagues whose lives he impacted at Roosevelt Junior High and Academy, Technical Memorial, and Central High Schools.
Dan and his family would like to thank UPMC Family Hospice, particularly Nurse Katie, Melanie, and Kathleen; Nicole Teague, for the compassion and care she provided during his final days; and everyone who took the time to call or visit during his illness, especially the members of the "Lunch Bunch."
Friends may call on Wednesday, August 16, at the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 2502 Sassafras St. from 5pm until 8pm, and are invited to the Funeral Service the following morning, August 17, at the Funeral Home at 9:45am followed by the Funeral Mass at St. Luke Church at 10:30am. Send condolences to www.kloeckerfuneralhome.com.
Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cathedral Prep, Gannon, or St. Luke's Church.

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October 24, 2023

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August 28, 2023

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August 27, 2023

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Huckaby

October 24, 2023

Dear Erin and Elizabeth and the family I'm sorry for your loss I don't think I ever met Daniel Sr. before he passed and if I have before then I don't remember him because it's been so long but I use to play with with you two girls Erin and Elizabeth in your backyard and in the neighborhood close to frontier bike shop close to saint Joseph's apartments country two fair stores and schrieners children's hospital in erie Pennsylvania. I'm sorry for your loss you're all in my prayers.

Nedra McKay Linn

August 28, 2023

I am very sorry to see that Mr. Nawrocki has passed. He was a great teacher and our 9th grade science class at Roosevelt was always entertained while learning. He will always be remembered.

Wayne Aldrich

August 27, 2023

He was one of the best teachers I ever had. I still talk about his 9th grade science class at Roosevelt. Could not wait to get to his classroom- he made learning fun. He was one of the best and I know he had a positive effect on many students.

Ken and Kristy

August 17, 2023

So sorry to hear about your Dad. Let the past comfort you in the future. He was a good man and cared about you greatly. He had your back in all you did. Take care Dan.

David Quirk

August 16, 2023

My condolences to Janet and the rest of the family and friends. I knew him from visiting my Uncle Bill and Aunt Pat over the years. May he RIP and Prayers to all his loved ones. God Bless

Raymond J Heck

August 15, 2023

I will miss your council. Till we meet again,

Ed Rossman

August 15, 2023

Dan , I am sorry for your loss . I remember when he came to watch us sing and play. My condolences to you and your family . Ed Rossman

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