Alvin J Danner's Obituary
Alvin Danner, 88, of Shamrock, died Sunday March 17, 2019, in Shamrock.
Memorial Service will be Saturday March 30, 2019 at 11:30 AM at Dodson Prairie Cemetery with Michael Orsini, officiating.
Visitation will be Saturday March 30, 2019 at Edwards Funeral Home in Strawn from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Cremation and Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Shamrock.
Alvin was born June 23, 1930 in Mingus, TX to George Ray and Mary Beneventi Danner. He graduated from Strawn High School in 1947. He married Catherine Holub on December 29, 1951 in St. Boniface Church at Dodson Prairie. Alvin served in the US Army 3rd. Infantry Division from 1951 to 1953 during the Korean Conflict, spending 16 months in Korea. Alvin was employed by El Paso Natural Gas and retired in Shamrock in 1987 after 30 years. He was athletic, enjoyed all sports and was an avid golfer for many years. Alvin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed and looked forward to their coming to visit.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine of Shamrock; his sons, George Danner and Melissa of Colorado Springs, Co; Gary Danner, temporarily of Shamrock; grandchildren, Nick and Cassie Danner of Stigler, OK; Brittney and J.J. Brost of Ft. Worth; Chance and Amber Danner of Montgomery, AL and Meredith Danner of Denver, CO., and five great grandchildren; Andrew, Jonah and Henry Brost and Carly and Brady Danner.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to: Shamrock Meals on Wheels. 111 W. 2nd.
Shamrock, TX 79079
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