Francis Andrew Dannaker

Francis Andrew "Dutch" Dannaker passed away on February 22, 2026 at the age of 101.

Dutch was born on September 15, 1924 in Osborn, Ohio to Andrew Dannaker and Eva Frances Heeg Dannaker. He grew up in Yellow Springs, Ohio. On February 19, 1943, Dutch was drafted into the US Army and served in combat zones across Europe including France, Italy, and Germany during World War II. He fulfilled his duty to the US Army on October 22, 1945 when he received his honorable discharge at the rank of Corporal in the 45th Infantry Division, having received medals for Good Conduct and European African Middle Eastern Service.

After returning home, he met Alma Osborn, who later became Alma Dannaker when they married on May 14, 1949. Dutch and Alma were married for 71 years until Alma's passing in 2020. Dutch and Alma moved from Yellow Springs to Lilburn, GA in 1993.

Dutch is preceded in death by his wife, Alma Dannaker and his son, Mike Dannaker. He is survived by his children, Vickie Connell (Robert), Mark Dannaker (Daphne), grandchildren, Kerri Callan (Jason) and Amy Tanner (Tony), grandchildren, Dallas and Dawson Tanner and Kayleigh and Averi Callan, and his loving feline companion, Pete Rose.

Dutch was a man of faith. He loved God and his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was loved by all who knew him.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5-7PM at the Bill Head Funeral Home Lilburn Tucker Chapel. Mass will be said on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 11AM at St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens.

Online condolences may be left at www.billheadfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Bill Head Funeral Home Lilburn/Tucker Chapel 770-564-2726