Daniel Millard Saunders was born on November 25, 1929 in Miami. He grew up one of six children in a close, loving family.
After graduating from Miami Jackson High School, Dan became a master carpenter and was a member of the carpenters' union for 65 years. He was a hard worker but always found time to laugh and have fun. Bowling was a favorite activity throughout his life. He and his brother, Bones, bowled competitively making many friends along the way. Dan also enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and from a young age, he loved nature and animals. Caring for his many dogs always brought him great joy. Dan became a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in 1984 and helped to maintain the buildings and grounds.
Dan is survived by his wife of 49 years Joan Saunders (nee: Ditzenberger); son, Danny Saunders (Rhonda); daughters, Priscilla de la Rosa and Pamela Saunders; step-son Bill Durr; step-daughter, Kathy Meyers (Gordon), 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Joe and Lonnie(Bones) and his sisters, Annette, Kathleen and Ettie Bee.
After graduating from Miami Jackson High School, Dan became a master carpenter and was a member of the carpenters' union for 65 years. He was a hard worker but always found time to laugh and have fun. Bowling was a favorite activity throughout his life. He and his brother, Bones, bowled competitively making many friends along the way. Dan also enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and from a young age, he loved nature and animals. Caring for his many dogs always brought him great joy. Dan became a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in 1984 and helped to maintain the buildings and grounds.
Dan is survived by his wife of 49 years Joan Saunders (nee: Ditzenberger); son, Danny Saunders (Rhonda); daughters, Priscilla de la Rosa and Pamela Saunders; step-son Bill Durr; step-daughter, Kathy Meyers (Gordon), 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Joe and Lonnie(Bones) and his sisters, Annette, Kathleen and Ettie Bee.
Daniel Millard Saunders was born on November 25, 1929 in Miami. He grew up one of six children in a close, loving family.
After graduating from Miami Jackson High School, Dan became a master carpenter and was a member of the carpenters' union for 65 years. He was a hard worker but always found time to laugh and have fun. Bowling was a favorite activity throughout his life. He and his brother, Bones, bowled competitively making many friends along the way. Dan also enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and from a young age, he loved nature and animals. Caring for his many dogs always brought him great joy. Dan became a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in 1984 and helped to maintain the buildings and grounds.
Dan is survived by his wife of 49 years Joan Saunders (nee: Ditzenberger); son, Danny Saunders (Rhonda); daughters, Priscilla de la Rosa and Pamela Saunders; step-son Bill Durr; step-daughter, Kathy Meyers (Gordon), 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Joe and Lonnie(Bones) and his sisters, Annette, Kathleen and Ettie Bee.
After graduating from Miami Jackson High School, Dan became a master carpenter and was a member of the carpenters' union for 65 years. He was a hard worker but always found time to laugh and have fun. Bowling was a favorite activity throughout his life. He and his brother, Bones, bowled competitively making many friends along the way. Dan also enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and from a young age, he loved nature and animals. Caring for his many dogs always brought him great joy. Dan became a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church in 1984 and helped to maintain the buildings and grounds.
Dan is survived by his wife of 49 years Joan Saunders (nee: Ditzenberger); son, Danny Saunders (Rhonda); daughters, Priscilla de la Rosa and Pamela Saunders; step-son Bill Durr; step-daughter, Kathy Meyers (Gordon), 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers, Joe and Lonnie(Bones) and his sisters, Annette, Kathleen and Ettie Bee.
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