Daniel C. Elmer Janesville, Wisconsin Obituary

Daniel C. Elmer

<p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Daniel C. Elmer, age 67, of Janesville, passed away from medical complications on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the UW Health University Hospital in Madison.&nbsp; He was born in Beloit on February 22, 1955; the son of Wesley and Celia (Taylor) Elmer. Daniel married Tina (Burwitz) Elmer on June 17, 1978 at the Judson Memorial Baptist Church in Beloit.&nbsp; Daniel enlisted in the United States Navy in 1982, retiring with honors in 2005 as Radioman Chief. After retiring from the Navy, Daniel worked in IT at United 1st Federal Credit Union in Kingsland, GA for ten years before he fully retired. Daniel spent the remainder of his life enjoying retirement with his family.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">Daniel is survived by his wife of 43 years, Tina Elmer; children: Alina Phillips, Jeremiah (Jessica) Elmer and Nathaniel (Amanda) Elmer; grandchildren, Wesley and Milo Elmer; siblings: Carol (Steve) White, Peg Robertson, Sandy (Kelly) Miedema, Dennis (Marsha) Elmer and Dudley (Ann) Rhoades; and numerous extended family members and friends.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents.</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;">A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 in the CELEBRATION OF LIFE CENTER at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME; with Military Honors to conclude the gathering.&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="line-height: 150%;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 150%; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">&nbsp;</span></span></p>
February 22, 1955 - May 17, 202202/22/195505/17/2022
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Andy Dimler
June 9, 2022
I had the privilege of serving with Dan in 1982 as we went to Navy radio school together. He was a helpful friendly man. Prayers for his family and friends. Andy Dimler USNR retired.
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Connor Brosnahan
May 25, 2022
Dan and I met soon after boot camp, we went through the schools together, I got to spend a lot of time with him and his family. I have many fond memories of my time with him, he is and will be missed. -connor
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James Carney
May 19, 2022
I served with Dan on two different boats the USS Alabama SSBN 731 and the USS Helena SSN 725. He was a good friend and a great shipmate. Rest your oars Brother, we have the watch. Jim Carney
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Sheila R Schoenfeld
May 19, 2022
My heartfelt sympathy to you Dennis in the passing of your brother. We are never ready to lose those we love. Sheila Schoenfeld
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Nate Elmer
May 19, 2022
My dad was truly a great person. The best dad anyone could ask for. I will always cherish the memories of us going places. So many photos of all the places we have been. Dads grandkids will miss him deeply. Please know that you will never ever be forgotten dad. I will al... Continue Reading
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Amanda Elmer
May 18, 2022
Dan was the grandpa every grandkid deserved. He did everything he could with Wesley and included him in projects around the house all the time. Wesley is a math wiz because of Grandpa Dan. Life is so unfair. We will do our best to continue your memory with your grandchil... Continue Reading
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John Conroy
May 18, 2022
Dan was a close childhood buddy of mine. We stepped through the door of adolescence together and had a blast along the way. He was kind, fun and very mischievous (in a good way). We used to crank up his 8 track in his Pontiac with "Frankenstein" by Johnny Winter blasti... Continue Reading
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Wanda M Faust
May 18, 2022
So sorry to hear of Danny's passing. You and your family are in my prayers. Wanda Faust
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Andrew Ward
May 18, 2022
This was totally unexpected to me. Dan was my best man when I got Married in 1985. My condolences to Tina and the Kids