November
26,
1944
26,
1944
July
13,
2023
13,
2023
Harold “Hoss” E. Dannewitz, of Sandwich, IL, passed away on July 13, 2023. He was born November 26, 1944 to Dale and Florence Dannewitz. He married Ginger Phelper on October 9, 1965, and they have three children, Heath, Heather (Andrew) Delveaux and Gerrad (Laura) Dannewitz. One granddaughter, Avli Delveaux.
Harold loved his sports. In his younger days he enjoyed pitching softball, managing little league teams, and bowling at Idle Hour Lanes. Later in life he decided to take up a little golfing, as well. If he wasn’t playing sports he enjoyed watching them on the television. Especially his Chicago Cubs and Bears.
Harold served on many Boards over the years, City Alderman, YMCA, Sandwich VFW Post #1486, Gertrude Rompf Memorial Society, and Sandwich Fair Association. Harold worked for Commonwealth Edison and retired in 2000, but continued electrical expertise to upgrade the Sandwich Fairgrounds to what it is today, which always held a special place in Harold’s heart. If you ever wanted to find him, you only had to go to the Sandwich Fairgrounds, because he was always somewhere there, it was his second home. Harold served in the US Army for a tour in Vietnam, (65-67). He was proud to be part of the 5/7 Airmobile Cavalry. Harold loved going to school to talk to the children about his army experiences and getting letters back from them. It was always a special treat.
Harold is survived by his wife, Ginger, sons, Heath, Gerrad (Laura) Dannewitz, Daughter, Heather (Andrew) Delveaux and granddaughter, Avli Aryn Delveaux. Judy and James Martin, Carole and Wendell Smith, Sonja and Fred Huskey, Handy and Donna Phelper and several special nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Dwaine, sister-in-law, Carrol, sister, Marion Bazan, brother-in-law, Steve Bazan and brother Marvin Dannewitz.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at United Church of Sandwich. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at the United Church of Sandwich. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to United Church of Sandwich, Sandwich VFW Post #1486, or Fox Valley Older Adults. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165
Harold loved his sports. In his younger days he enjoyed pitching softball, managing little league teams, and bowling at Idle Hour Lanes. Later in life he decided to take up a little golfing, as well. If he wasn’t playing sports he enjoyed watching them on the television. Especially his Chicago Cubs and Bears.
Harold served on many Boards over the years, City Alderman, YMCA, Sandwich VFW Post #1486, Gertrude Rompf Memorial Society, and Sandwich Fair Association. Harold worked for Commonwealth Edison and retired in 2000, but continued electrical expertise to upgrade the Sandwich Fairgrounds to what it is today, which always held a special place in Harold’s heart. If you ever wanted to find him, you only had to go to the Sandwich Fairgrounds, because he was always somewhere there, it was his second home. Harold served in the US Army for a tour in Vietnam, (65-67). He was proud to be part of the 5/7 Airmobile Cavalry. Harold loved going to school to talk to the children about his army experiences and getting letters back from them. It was always a special treat.
Harold is survived by his wife, Ginger, sons, Heath, Gerrad (Laura) Dannewitz, Daughter, Heather (Andrew) Delveaux and granddaughter, Avli Aryn Delveaux. Judy and James Martin, Carole and Wendell Smith, Sonja and Fred Huskey, Handy and Donna Phelper and several special nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Dwaine, sister-in-law, Carrol, sister, Marion Bazan, brother-in-law, Steve Bazan and brother Marvin Dannewitz.
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at United Church of Sandwich. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at the United Church of Sandwich. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery in Sandwich. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to United Church of Sandwich, Sandwich VFW Post #1486, or Fox Valley Older Adults. For more information or to sign the online guest book, go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Burkhart-Eighner Funeral Home
606 E. Arnold Rd.
Sandwich, IL 60548
815-786-2165
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