Daniel George Settlemier

Danny was my best buddy when we lived on D Street, just around the corner from their unique home on 15th Street.  I always wanted to climb up in that turret and look out the little windows ...

 

Danny was funny and energetic and unstoppable.  We sang and laughed and created all sorts of silly games during our hours of playing together.  I was a year ahead of him at Englewood Elementary, and I very proudly taught him how to write his name in cursive when he was still in 2nd grade.  He had the same third grade teacher that I did, a wonderful woman named Mrs. Jackie Hider, and I was really glad he also got to be in her classroom because I adored her. 

 

The last time I saw Danny was on my wedding day in 1988, when he was no longer my playmate, but now a grown-up named Dan.  It was a blessing to see him again after so many years.  Heaven is all the more wonderful now that it has Dan's magical smile and quirky sense of humor in its midst.

Dan, it was so great to hear from you this last fall.  I have lots of fond memories, growing up as cousins - you always came up with the coolest games and adventures for your younger cousins.  You will be greatly missed.  

Hey daddy!!! i Miss you so much!! i dont want to believe any of this is real yet because it doesnt seem real to me yet. I really wish you were here. Im gonna make you proud just like i said. Im going to college in August and i just got a job as a waitress. Im making sure i take good care of myself. You were such a funny guy dad. Remember when you got that karaoke machine and you used to sing billy joel and cyndie lauper on it...haha those were the days. I love you dad hope your having fun in Heaven :) Love, Your youngest babygirl Jensina

Cousin Dan:  I sure do regret that I didn't get to see you last time I was in town.  We spent a lot of time together as kids, and grew up together.  I have so many memories, both good, and bad, that I could never list them here.  Thank you for bringing a smile to everyone's  face, and for being YOU no matter what life threw at you. Rest in Peace dear Cousin!!

Love from; Marty

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Dan, it's hard to believe you are gone, but you will never be forgotten because you live on in our hearts. I'm really proud of you, that you were going to be a Pastor...you ran the race, you fought the good fight....

I will see you again soon, then we have all of eternity to catch up. Meanwhile, save me a spot.

To Dan's children: Login, Jensi and Brittin. I'm always here for you, if you should ever need me. If you need a place to live, an ear to listen, or a shoulder to cry on, call me any time, day or night, I'll always be here for you...xo

I failed to mention, I will miss you  even though we havent spoken in a few years I have thought about you often, and something tells me you know that.

I have looked for you, I didnt know you were ill or gone..  You carried me thru some hard times when we worked together at Delta, you made me laugh when I wanted to cry. Im sorry we didnt keep in contact... you were wonderfull and I see how many people miss you.

I remember you as "Danny Settlemeier" -- the handsome little boy with the beautiful brown eyes who was very kind! No matter how old you got, you were always kind, and you were full of joy. You grew not only into a fine man, obviously, but a man of faith, a man who loved his family, and served our country. I am very impressed, and I know the world is a bit dimmer for having lost you. You are very loved, and I am glad that I got to know you as a child, and see what a beautiful person you became. I am only sorry that you were lost too soon. But the loss is not felt by you - only by us that you left behind. For you are in the most wonderful place possible - the arms of our Lord! Yay! :)

To my children and me, Dan was always Danny, the funny kid who loved super man and was determined to run around the neighborhood dressed in table cloths or anything else that served as superman's costume (much to his dad's consternation) and who was full of energy and fun. We enjoyed him immensely. We lost contact with Dan as an adult except for a couple of occasions and I am sorry that happened. It is comforting to know that he is safe in the arms of our Lord and that we will all gather one day. God bless all the family, I know it is very hard to say goodbye to a cherished family member even when it is only for a season.

Dan.. we both miss you even though we did not get to see you very much when you became an adult.  As a child you always seemed to know how to make us laugh.  We have many memories that are too numerous to mention.  Always did love to hear you sing.  Your singing came straight from your heart.   You were very proud of the fact that you came from the pioneer Settlemier family.   Love you,  Aunt Marilyn & Uncle Dick