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Danny Daebelliehn Obituary
Danny Daebelliehn
December 2, 1946-March 25, 2021
MOLINE-Danny J. Daebelliehn, 74, of Moline, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at UnityPoint Trinity, Rock Island.
Funeral services will be 11am, Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Rafferty Funeral Home, 2111-1st St A, Moline with visitation one hour prior. The family encourages visitors to wear casual dress or Chicago Bears or Cubs attire. Masks will be required at all services. Burial will be at National Cemetery with military honors conducted by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 299. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America or do something special for our Vietnam Veterans.
Danny was born December 2, 1946 in Moline, the son of Don and Elsie (Caboor) Daebelliehn. He married Jeanene Ruff on June 1, 1968 in Moline.
Danny was drafted in the U.S. Army on May 17, 1966 where he served 2 years and fought in Dong Tam during the Vietnam War. He started working at Cox Cable in 1973 and retired from Mediacom in 2011.
Danny was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Moline and Vietnam Veterans of America. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing pool and basketball. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan.
Survivors include his wife, Jeanie; daughters, Jennifer (Brian) Wicks, Rock Island and Jana Daebelliehn, Rock Island; sister-in-law, Bonnie Ruff, Moline and Dawn Daebelliehn, Geneseo; niece, Denise (Paul) Urycki, Metamora, IL and nephews, Jim Daebelliehn, Plainfield, IL and Jeff Drovesky, Rock Island. He was preceded in death by his brother, John.
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Perry Jared
March 21, 2025
It was a pleasure to work with Danny and to know his family as good as they come Perry/Debby Jared
Mike Kruger
March 30, 2021
Sorry to hear about Danny's passing. He was a staight shooter, and as nice a guy you would ever meet. He will be missed by many.
Perry Debby Jared
March 29, 2021
So sorry to hear about Danny our prayers go with you and your family it was a pleasure to work with Danny for many years God bless ya'll
Peggy L. Huffstutler
March 27, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Danny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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