Michael Andrew Dannaker

Michael Andrew Dannaker, 73 of Atlanta, GA. passed away on June 20, 2023 after a brief illness.
Mike was born April 11, 1950 to Dutch and Alma Dannaker of Yellow Springs, Ohio. He was the oldest of 3 children (Mike, Vickie and Mark).
Mike graduated from Yellow Springs High School in 1968. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he joined the Army ROTC Program and graduated as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in 1972. Mike later earned a Master's Degree from the University of Southern California in Systems Management.
Mike began his military career in the infantry then became a helicopter pilot. He later transitioned to piloting fixed wing airplanes. Mike flew top Generals, including Colin Powell around the country. He spent 15 years as an Aviation Officer Instructor. He served 20 distinguished years of military service in the US Army and retired in 1992 with the rank of Major. During his career, Mike earned numerous medals and commendations including: Meritorious Medals – (2), Army Commendation Medals – (5), National Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon Senior, Expert Infantryman's Badge, Army Aviator Badge.
Mike loved his country, but above all, he loved God and his family. Mike was a wonderful son, brother and brother-in-law. He treated his nieces as if they were his own and he was the very best great uncle to their children. He was also a great friend and mentor.
Mike was a man of faith and was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church in Atlanta.
Mike is survived by his father, Francis (Dutch) Dannaker, sister, Vickie Connell (Robert), brother, Mark Dannaker (Daphne), nieces, Kerri Callan (Jason), Amy Tanner (Tony), great nieces and nephews, Dallas Tanner, Dawson Tanner, Kayleigh Callan, Averi Callan. He was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Dannaker.
The family will receive friends Friday June 23, 2023 from 5:30-6:30 pm at Bill Head Funeral Home Lilburn/Tucker Chapel 770-564-2726.
The funeral will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday June 24, 2023 at St. Marguerite d'Youville Catholic Church in Lawrenceville, GA.
Burial will follow at Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Tucker.