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Daniel Grinager Obituary

Daniel Lars Grinager 73, passed away peacefully Friday, April 25, 2025 in Lehigh Valley Hospital Hospice, Allentown, PA. Born August 24, 1951 in Fountain Hill, PA he was a son of the late Norman and Mary Grinager. He graduated from Freedom High School in 1969 and attended Penn State. Dan was employed for over 30 years by the former Ice Palace Skating Rink as a night manager, and then by several cleaning companies. He had a passion for PSU football, the Eagles and 60's music. He will be remembered for his love of family, especially his sister, Mary Anna Schlicher. Dan is survived by Mary Anna and nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; stepparents: Lonnie Grinager and Milt Adams; and siblings: Norman, Gwendolyn, Pamela and Barbara. Services are private. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton, PA is handling arrangements. Memorials may be made to LVHN Hospice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Apr. 26, 2025.

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Bill Reichard

May 7, 2025

Now Dan he would have best friend I ever had you would give your heart to anybody that needed it they're going to be truly missed I almost not talking to you about our eagles I wish I would have knew sooner that you passed I could have came up and seen you I did not know if you lost my phone number that you did not call me for a while

Shannon Hager

May 1, 2025

I'll remember my cousin Danny in the good times we had when we lived together in Denver with his father, my mother and my siblings and his friend Phil. Those really were the "good old days."

Forrest "RYAN" McKinnon

April 28, 2025

My absolute sincere condolences. Dan was one of the best people in my life to grow up with. I've known him my entire life and I kept in touch post Ice Palace years. Dan and I shared the same ear for music and he was truly such an amazing, charming and incredibly intellectual human being. Love you Brother Dan - Brother Ry

Sean Craig

April 27, 2025

My condolences to Dan´s family. I have so many great memories of working with Dan at the Ice Palace and just hanging out with him talking about music and sports. Rest in peace, Danno.

Mike hancharik ice capades 1964. Trained at albeth

April 27, 2025

Thoughts and prayers Dan, it´s been a long time since I´ve seen ya, we spent many of hours at Albert ice arena back with Al Newhart. Is really amazing but only a few days ago I had ask the question of what ever became of your whereabouts, somehow your guardian angel must have poked me on the backside, well my friend I´m sure your somewhere up above with the big boys looking down on us. You were always a great person here on solid ground. So I´m sure you´ll be asking where you´re at now. God bless n keep you buddy, your friend Mike " ice capades" 64.

pete wasko

April 27, 2025

Sweet, Kind, and Gentle. Dan.

Forrest "Ryan" McKinnon

April 27, 2025

I am stunned after talking to him on the phone April 14th. He was absolutely the best guy ever. No one was nicer, more polite or loving than my brother Dan. You will be so missed by so many people who love you. I love you forever, my brother Dan.
- Brother Ry.
Led Zeppelin ALL WEEK FOR YOU CRANKED TO 11.

John Woolaver

April 27, 2025

Dano! May you be at eternal rest in the Kingdom of God. Jippy shared the news with me this morning. Remember all the good times from the Ice Palace, Dan you made that place famous! You always kept good old Rrriiick McKinnon out of jail, lol. Brother I will miss you. I want wish my most sincere condolences to your family at this time.
John Woolaver,
Cape Charles VA

Don & Debbie Adams

April 26, 2025

Over 50 years of brotherhood, family gatherings during our trips back to Pa, talks about the Bronco´s...Dan will definitely be missed!

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