Gerald Daanen

September 7, 1932 - October 30, 2013

Gerald Joseph Daanen, 81, lifetime resident of De Pere, passed away at home after a short battle with Esophageal Cancer. Jerry was born on September 7, 1932 in Green Bay the son of the now late William and Anna (Larsen) Daanen. He was joined in marriage to Roselyn (Toddy) Diny on November 26, 1953. Jerry was in the Automotive Parts Business until he retired. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of almost 60 years Toddy, three daughters and one son-in-law Mary Joy Watkins, Linda and Paul Linzmeier and Suzanne Daanen, all of De Pere, one granddaughter Andrea Watkins, two sisters and one son-in-law Jean Baugnet, Carol (John) Vermeulen, five sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law Lou Daanen, Doris Diny, Germaine Diny, Patricia Diny, Mary (Jack) Dresdow, a brother-in-law and sister-in-law Jerry (Carol) Diny. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Ken, one brother-in-law Donald Baugnet and future son-in-law Chuck St. Pierre, four brothers-in-law and one sister-in-law Larry, John, Leo and Nick Diny, and Margaret. Gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Monday, November 4th, 2013 at St. Mary Catholic Community 4805 Sportsman Drive, Ledgeview. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. at the church with Rev. Judah Pigon officiating and Rev. Jack Harper concelebrating. Burial will be at Mount Olivet Cemetery, De Pere. In lieu of flowers, a Memorial Fund has been established in his name. The family would like to thank everyone at Home Care Providers at St. Vincent’s Health Care and Unity Hospice for all of their kindness and compassion shown to our husband and dad.