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Danny Strong Obituary
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for Danny Strong
Bryan Salvage
August 7, 2020
I have many happy memories of being with Danny, particularly while we were grade-school age, at and near his home near Crown Point, IN. He and I would help harvest ingredients from the garden to help Aunt Marge make home-made pizza; we'd gather eggs from the hen house; take long walks with Danny's siblings in the woods next to their property; ride to Leroy and Palmer on bikes defying the stone roads and farm dogs just to buy an RC Cola at the general store/gas station; pick blackberries and blueberries; go fishing sometimes; go occasionally into Crown Point in Aunt Marge's old Volkswagen as she roared down the curvy, hilly old stone roads creating huge clouds of dust; and I'll never forget the many nightly weenie roasts we enjoyed under the old Hickory tree next to the garden, among other things. As we grew older, we saw each other less and less over the years... but I will remember these happy memories forever.
Teresa Cannon
October 27, 2008
Ms. Strong and Thomas,
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time.
Jeannie Luke
August 25, 2008
I heard tonight about Danny's passing. Such sad news. I worked with Danny at Werner. At first, I didn't know what to think of Danny. I soon learned that his gruff demeanor and unusual sense of humor was the "cover" for a heart of gold. He was one of the sweetest men I have ever known. I will always remember his kind "You're the Best!" after helping with even the most menial of tasks. He was definitely ONE OF A KIND and will be missed by anyone lucky enough to have known him.
Carmen Scannell
August 18, 2008
I worked for Danny and he was one of the nicest people I have ever worked for! He always treated me with respect and he knew how to make me laugh! He will truly be missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family! May he always be remembered a a wonderful man!
Donna Arfsten
August 18, 2008
Dear Aunt Marge, Jamey, Eldon, and Tom,
I can't begin to tell you how saddened I was to hear of Danny's passing. My mind immediately went back to thoughts of us as kids and the great times we all had on your farm. I especially remember the great family meals we would have together with Grandma and Grandpa Strong. The kids would all have to sit at the "kids table" in the kitchen where we would commence to have a grand old time! It would start with the belching contests which were usually started by Charlie but won by Danny. Then we would proceed to the home-made noodle{Grandma Strong's specialty} sucking contests which would eventually cause one of the adults to come in and put a stop to all of our fun! Of course, it was the boys that got us all into trouble, Jamey and I were the innocent bystanders in all of this! The memories of all of us kids together are my absolute fondest childhood memories. Even though time and miles have separated us all as we went on our separate paths in life, in my heart we are together as family.
Doug and I send our deepest sympathy to all of you at this time and our prayers that our Lord will fill your hearts with His love, comfort, and peace.
Doug and Donna Arfsten
George Jackson
August 18, 2008
I didn't know Danny long, but I certainly enjoyed his humor and his approach to life. Too soon, too soon.
Jim Crossen
August 16, 2008
I worked with Danny at Berkley Risk Administrators Company. We are both of Irish descent and from the South Side of Chicago. Though from the South Side, we both were Cub fans. Danny was intelligent and a hard worker. He also had a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Kathy Timm
August 15, 2008
I extend my sincere sympathies to the Strong family. I had the pleasure of working with him at Werner in Omaha, and consider myself lucky to have known him. Danny would not want us to be upset about his passing, but would prefer we remember his wonderful sense of humor. May God bless and keep all of you in your time of need.
Betty Noonan
August 15, 2008
Deepest Sympathy in the loss of Danny who will be missed by many. I worked with Danny at Werner -- as a file clerk -- I delivered files to him. He was very kind and generous and a joy to work with.
CJ Mather
August 15, 2008
To the family I wish to extend my deepest sympathy for you in your loss. And hoping, too,
That comfort and peace may come to you.
Trudy Zellmer
August 15, 2008
As I read all the previous entries, I notice how many lives Danny touched all over the US, from California to Denver, Omaha, Florida, Illinois and Indiana. He was certainly a very special person that will be greatly missed.
I was deeply sadened when I heard of his passing. I worked with him at Werner. I will always have fond memories of Danny.
Richard Swift
August 14, 2008
I will always remember Danny as a great man. I knew him for less than a year, but yet he had become my closest and best friend. I loved his wit and humor. He had become my closest confidante. He shared his advice when I needed it. He lifted me up when I was feeling down. His combination of intelligence, wit, humor and caring for others I had never seen before in only one person. I thank him for sharing his life with me and helping me be a better person. I will miss him terribly. My sympathies to his family whom I know he loved very much. He shared his thoughts and love of them often with me. Bless you Danny and thank you. Love always Rich.
Michelle Pelz
August 14, 2008
Danny was my boss at CNA in Denver. He made work a fun place to be. Fact is he made spending time with him fun. Whether it was at the watering hole, poker night, or spending the holidays with me & my family when he couldn't make it home. I'll always remember his one liners (Strongism's) "It Is What It Is" or "Business is Business" and the many other sayings. Danny was truly an exceptional person and friend and I will always remember his kindness and will miss him.
Tachele Woodington
August 14, 2008
Danny will always have a special place in my heart, as well as others!
I worked with him at Werner and enjoyed listening to his stories about his life and family.
Danny was so proud of his kids and loved to tell stories about them and when you could tell that he was getting soft, Danny would always end the conversation with "What can I say, they take after me".
May all of you with hearts that ache find comfort and joy in the love that Danny shared with all of you and may you pass it on. The world would be a better place with more Dannys!!!!
As Danny would say"Hey...Just me talking, Okay"?
May God Bless you and keep you.
Sincerely,
Tachele Woodington
Bryan Salvage
August 14, 2008
Dear Aunt Marge, Jamey, Eldon and Tom:
It was heartbreaking to learn about Danny's untimely passing last weekend. It's never easy to hear such news--especially when it's a beloved relative.
Although our lives have gone in different directions and our get-togethers have been few and far between in recent decades, on those rare occasions when we did get together I could always count on Danny to have that familiar twinkle in his eye and to hear his infectious laughter throughout the day. He was always fun to be around.
As kids, I used to love visiting you on the farm in Crown Point. Some of my favorite memories are of Danny and your family when we would go fishing, pick berries, take long walks in the woods on the old County Road, play outside during summer thunderstorms (it took a while to convince Danny to do that!), sled down the hills on freshly-fallen snow and then desperately try to jump off before hitting the icy creek (Charlie usually would get soaked!), sitting around the fire in the dead of night roasting hot dogs and marshmallows, shivering in the upstairs (pitch-dark) bedroom in the dead of winter under numerous blankets....and riding the old bikes on the hottest of summer days all the way to LeRoy just to get a bottle of Royal Crown cola...all the while pedaling as fast as we could so the dogs on farms along the way couldn’t bite our ankles.
We had many great times over the years. I will miss Danny ...and Charlie, but I will never forget my cousins and all the wonderful times we shared.
Most Sincerely and Love Always....
Cousin Bryan and Family
Rich Szablowski
August 14, 2008
My sympathies to Danny's family. Great guy; great Bears'nCubs fan; and a very fine raconteur of many interesting tales. I've been in the insurance biz for a long time, and Danny was one of the very best claims examiners I've ever met.
Tom Aide
August 14, 2008
I met Danny in Atlanta at a number of CNA functions , and played golf with him on a few occasions . He was an absolute gentleman who loved his family , golf , and life in general , and was a pleasure to be around .
My wife Marsha thought very fondly of him as well , and we will keep him in our prayers .
Tom Aide , Belleair , Florida
Rich Townley
August 14, 2008
Worked with Dan at CNA in Downers Grove. His sense of humor was priceless. He was a pleasure to work and golf with.
Randy Dopp
August 14, 2008
I first met and worked with Danny in Chicago. He was one of those one of a kind individuals who everyone who knew him was glad they had met him. He loved life and those around him. I extend my sympathy to his family. He will be missed.
Mike Mansour
August 14, 2008
I had the priviledge and pleasure to work with Danny with CNA in Denver. From the first time he tapped his cane on my desk to introduce himself, I formed an affinity with this man that grew with frequent business travel and many memorable golf rounds.... and of course, the colorful conversations at the 19th hole. For those of us he allowed into his world outside of work, we'll all be better people for it. He was truly a larger than life man who will be missed by many.
Danny wearing his "Beloved Cubbies" hat w/ coworkers @ CNA-Denver
August 13, 2008
Danny resting after being on the dance floor
August 13, 2008
Danny having a great time dancing
August 13, 2008
Danny on the Dance floor @ a wedding in Denver
August 13, 2008
Doug Sheldrick
August 13, 2008
I was deeply saddened to her of Danny's passing. I worked with him at Werner Enterprises when he first came to Omaha. We became friends fast and I truly enjoyed working with him and we both enjoyed the FAC (Friday Afternoon Club) meetings we attended. A time to relax after the days work. Danny's great sense of humor always made us laugh. He never felt sorry for himself and endeavored to see the best in every person he met and in every situation he was in. I will miss him as will many. We at Werner who knew him will toast him at the old FAC meeting place one last time and I believe that he’ll be watching us there and loving every minute of it.
Chris Martin
August 13, 2008
Dear Strong family: I am sorry to hear of your family's loss. In the brief time I knew Danny he became an appreciated and friendly face in the office at Berkley Risk Administrators. He had a nice and truly genuine way of relating to people. Being a Cubs fan I will think of him the next time I watch the Cubs. I am sure he is having a chat and a Budweiser with Harry Caray as I type this message.
Marcia (Schulte) Dowdy
August 13, 2008
My deepest condolences to Dan's family. I graduated with Dan from Crown Point High School in 1968. Even though I haven't seen him since we graduated, I remember him very well. I always enjoyed his sense of humor. He was a great guy that will be terribly missed. May all the memories you have keep Dan alive in your hearts.
Marcia (Schulte) Dowdy
Sandy & Brad Stanczyk
August 13, 2008
I worked with Danny at Werner Ent. in Omaha but he was more than a coworker he became a good friend to me and my husband. He touched alot of lives while he was here. This great man will be missed. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Hillman
August 13, 2008
I worked with Danny at CNA in Atlanta. He was a pleasant man and taught me several valuable lessons, that I still lovingly recall to this day. My prayers are with the family that you will find comfort in knowing Danny touched so many lives. I will miss him, but know I'll see him on the other side of glory.
Larry Will
August 13, 2008
Eldon, I would like to send out my thoughts and prayers to you at this diffucult time. I'm very sorry to hear of your brothers passing. God Bless and may he rest in peace
Bob Wooldridge
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Danny's family. I truly enjoyed every conversation with him, and I always had a smile on my face after speaking with him. He will be truly missed.
Janet Mitchell
August 13, 2008
I worked with Danny for a couple of years at the CNA office in Duluth, GA . He was my boss and a very good friend. I have a lot of fun memories of Danny but the one thing that stays with me the most is that he may have come across as gruff on the outside but he had a Heart Of Gold. I will miss him greatly.
Kevin M. Stineman
August 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with Danny and his family. Danny was a newer but great member of our Claims Team and he is sorely missed already. May God bless his kind soul and provide his family with peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Rick Linville
August 13, 2008
Danny and I were friends for over 20 years. He was kind, caring, witty, humorous and always full of life. He dearly loved family, friends and golf. I am blessed to have so many fond memories of him. My guess is heaven has a grand golf course that is just as challenging as it is beautiful. Most likely, Danny's first foursome with include his father James, brother Charles, Mosses and Jesus. Of course Danny will most likely lay out some ground rules, Moses will not be allowed to part the lake to play his ball and Jesus, well, no miracle shots.
Cathy Haven
August 13, 2008
I'm so sorry to hear about Danny. I worked with him and he was one of the nicest people I've every met.
Sharonkaye Spoonemore
August 13, 2008
A true gentleman, I'll miss his wonderful sense of humor. Know that my thoughts are with the family and friends during this time.
Mike Colgan
August 13, 2008
Danny was a friend of mine. He moved away from the Chicago area some time ago, but we kept in touch. I will miss him. My sympathies to his mother and the enite Strong family.
Doug Render
August 13, 2008
I only had just started to know Danny, but was appreciative of his good humor and outlook on life in general. He will be missed.
Rick Peterson
August 13, 2008
Nate & Vincent: All of us at Berkley Risk will miss your Dad. He was a pleasure to work with and to golf with! Please accept our sincerest sympathy to you and your family.
Jim McNulty
August 13, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
SAMMY SMITH
August 13, 2008
He was with us only a short time and we miss his presence and voice already. May God bless and give strength to the family during this sad occasion.
Patrick Mc Granahan
August 13, 2008
My condolences to Danny's family.
Danny was not only an excellent co-worker, more importantly, he was a good friend.
He is sorely missed.
J & G Lesinski
August 13, 2008
Eldon & family, So sorry to hear about your loss. Remember the good times.
Love you, Johnny & Gail Lesinski
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