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

Thankyou to all whom visit this site. Please leave a memory of Dan to share with others. A video of his memorial service will be posted here soon, so please come back.

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