Daniel Fournet

1933 - 2025

Daniel Joseph Fournet, 91, of El Dorado Hills, California, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2025. He was born in Lafayette, Louisiana, the son of Ann Aurora Labbe and Jean Jacques Fournet, and was the ninth of ten children.

Daniel, with his deep faith, proudly served his country as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force before continuing his aviation career as a commercial airline pilot. He flew for 32 years with Pan American World Airways and United Airlines, cherishing the opportunity to see the world from the sky.

He was married for over 69 years to his beloved high school sweetheart, Robbie Ann Fournet, who survives him. While they continued to call Lafayette, Louisiana home, they raised their children in Danville, California, and later made their home in El Dorado Hills. They raised four children: John Byron Fournet, William Daniel Fournet, Linda Ann Olejnik Sullivan, and Robbie Adrian Mahlman. He is also survived by his sister, Anna Louise Fournet.

Daniel was a proud grandfather, lovingly known as Papa, and deeply loved by his twelve grandchildren: Jonelle, Linda, Jack, Jaison, Trevor, Justin, Megan, Daniel, Jacob, Thomas, Adrianne, and one who predeceased him, Nick, who remains forever loved and remembered by the family. He was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Charles, Spencer, Kennedy, and Chloe.

A viewing will be held on Thursday, August 28, at Green Valley Mortuary, 3004 Alexandrite Drive, Rescue, CA 95672. Guests are welcome to visit anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 29, at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3111 Tierra de Dios Drive, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, with a Party for Papa immediately following at Serrano Country Club, 5005 Serrano Parkway, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762, where family and friends will continue the celebration of his life. A private burial with military honors will take place on Saturday, August 30, at Green Valley Mortuary, Rescue, California. Family members are welcome to attend.

Daniel will be remembered for his deep devotion to his family, his lifelong love of flying, and, above all, the extraordinary love and partnership he shared with his wife, Robbie Ann, which lasted for over six decades and continues as her greatest comfort.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Daniel's memory through a donation to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (www.vvmf.org).