Funeral service for First Sergeant (Retired) Daniel K. Tucker will be Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 11:30 A.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lawton, OK, with Rev. Timothy Wangerin , pastor officiating.
Burial with full military honors will be in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
First Sergeant (Retired) Daniel K. (Dan) Tucker, 77, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was born March 22, 1940 to the late Clarence and Virginia Tucker in Toledo, Ohio. On June 29, 1959, Dan married Patricia (Pat) Kienel in Michigan.
Dan enjoyed taking care of his chickens, woodworking, singing with the Lawton Barbershop Chorus, spending time with his family and friends, and traveling the world with his wife, Pat.
Retired First Sergeant Tucker entered the United States Army in 1958 as a Private at the age of 17. Following Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri he was trained as a missile repairman at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. Following AIT he was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, which began a twenty year career in the military. His career took him to Germany, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Vietnam, Fort Lewis, Washington and Fort Sill, Oklahoma. His last, and what he considered his most rewarding, assignment before retiring in 1978 was First Sergeant in what is now Alpha Battery 1/19th War Eagles.
In 2002, Dan retired from the City of Lawton where he was the Director of Building Development. He was a qualified Arson Investigator and provided technical assistance to the Fire Marshall’s office upon request.
Dan Tucker was active in his church, Holy Cross Lutheran, and in the community. He served as the President of the Oklahoma Mechanical Inspectors Association and was past President of the Treasure Lake Job Corps, Community Relations Council. He also served as 2nd Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Comanche County Veterans Council. Dan began training to become a certified Lutheran Lay Minister in 2005 with Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin. He graduated in May of 2010 as a fully Certified Lutheran Lay Minister. Now Chaplain Dan Tucker, was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America which he served as Chaplain then President to chapter 751 and past Chairman of the national POW/MIA committee. 1SG Tucker served as the Oklahoma representative to the National Fire Protection Associations Building Officials certification committee.
1SG Tucker’s military awards included the Bronze Star medal, Meritorious Service medal, four awards of the Army Commendation medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal with 60 device, Vietnam Service medal, six awards of the Army Good Conduct medal, marksmanship awards for the .45 caliber pistol, and the M-14 and M16 rifles.
Dan is survived by his wife Patricia, of the home, his son Steven and wife Angie, of Lawton; daughter Virginia (Ginger) Tucker, of Temple, OK; Peggy Hightower, of Lawton; brothers Tom Tucker, of California and George Tucker, of Ohio. Ten grandchildren: Steven Tucker and wife Tasha, of Yukon, OK; Chris Jerez and wife Natalie, of Midland, TX; Christina Spears and husband Christopher, of Killeen, TX; Guy Jerez and wife Amanda, of Lawton; Jenny Mason and husband Casey, of Lawton; Ashley Sutterfield and husband Tyler, of Temple; David Jerez and wife Ashley, of Temple; Kelsey Hightower, of California; Owen Sasser of Lawton; and Tyler Hightower of Lawton. He is also survived by many loving great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Dan was a licensed heat and air repairman and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church for a new HVAC system fund.
Burial with full military honors will be in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
First Sergeant (Retired) Daniel K. (Dan) Tucker, 77, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was born March 22, 1940 to the late Clarence and Virginia Tucker in Toledo, Ohio. On June 29, 1959, Dan married Patricia (Pat) Kienel in Michigan.
Dan enjoyed taking care of his chickens, woodworking, singing with the Lawton Barbershop Chorus, spending time with his family and friends, and traveling the world with his wife, Pat.
Retired First Sergeant Tucker entered the United States Army in 1958 as a Private at the age of 17. Following Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri he was trained as a missile repairman at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. Following AIT he was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, which began a twenty year career in the military. His career took him to Germany, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Vietnam, Fort Lewis, Washington and Fort Sill, Oklahoma. His last, and what he considered his most rewarding, assignment before retiring in 1978 was First Sergeant in what is now Alpha Battery 1/19th War Eagles.
In 2002, Dan retired from the City of Lawton where he was the Director of Building Development. He was a qualified Arson Investigator and provided technical assistance to the Fire Marshall’s office upon request.
Dan Tucker was active in his church, Holy Cross Lutheran, and in the community. He served as the President of the Oklahoma Mechanical Inspectors Association and was past President of the Treasure Lake Job Corps, Community Relations Council. He also served as 2nd Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Comanche County Veterans Council. Dan began training to become a certified Lutheran Lay Minister in 2005 with Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin. He graduated in May of 2010 as a fully Certified Lutheran Lay Minister. Now Chaplain Dan Tucker, was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America which he served as Chaplain then President to chapter 751 and past Chairman of the national POW/MIA committee. 1SG Tucker served as the Oklahoma representative to the National Fire Protection Associations Building Officials certification committee.
1SG Tucker’s military awards included the Bronze Star medal, Meritorious Service medal, four awards of the Army Commendation medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal with 60 device, Vietnam Service medal, six awards of the Army Good Conduct medal, marksmanship awards for the .45 caliber pistol, and the M-14 and M16 rifles.
Dan is survived by his wife Patricia, of the home, his son Steven and wife Angie, of Lawton; daughter Virginia (Ginger) Tucker, of Temple, OK; Peggy Hightower, of Lawton; brothers Tom Tucker, of California and George Tucker, of Ohio. Ten grandchildren: Steven Tucker and wife Tasha, of Yukon, OK; Chris Jerez and wife Natalie, of Midland, TX; Christina Spears and husband Christopher, of Killeen, TX; Guy Jerez and wife Amanda, of Lawton; Jenny Mason and husband Casey, of Lawton; Ashley Sutterfield and husband Tyler, of Temple; David Jerez and wife Ashley, of Temple; Kelsey Hightower, of California; Owen Sasser of Lawton; and Tyler Hightower of Lawton. He is also survived by many loving great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Dan was a licensed heat and air repairman and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church for a new HVAC system fund.
Funeral service for First Sergeant (Retired) Daniel K. Tucker will be Thursday, August 31, 2017 at 11:30 A.M. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Lawton, OK, with Rev. Timothy Wangerin , pastor officiating.
Burial with full military honors will be in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
First Sergeant (Retired) Daniel K. (Dan) Tucker, 77, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was born March 22, 1940 to the late Clarence and Virginia Tucker in Toledo, Ohio. On June 29, 1959, Dan married Patricia (Pat) Kienel in Michigan.
Dan enjoyed taking care of his chickens, woodworking, singing with the Lawton Barbershop Chorus, spending time with his family and friends, and traveling the world with his wife, Pat.
Retired First Sergeant Tucker entered the United States Army in 1958 as a Private at the age of 17. Following Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri he was trained as a missile repairman at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. Following AIT he was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, which began a twenty year career in the military. His career took him to Germany, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Vietnam, Fort Lewis, Washington and Fort Sill, Oklahoma. His last, and what he considered his most rewarding, assignment before retiring in 1978 was First Sergeant in what is now Alpha Battery 1/19th War Eagles.
In 2002, Dan retired from the City of Lawton where he was the Director of Building Development. He was a qualified Arson Investigator and provided technical assistance to the Fire Marshall’s office upon request.
Dan Tucker was active in his church, Holy Cross Lutheran, and in the community. He served as the President of the Oklahoma Mechanical Inspectors Association and was past President of the Treasure Lake Job Corps, Community Relations Council. He also served as 2nd Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Comanche County Veterans Council. Dan began training to become a certified Lutheran Lay Minister in 2005 with Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin. He graduated in May of 2010 as a fully Certified Lutheran Lay Minister. Now Chaplain Dan Tucker, was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America which he served as Chaplain then President to chapter 751 and past Chairman of the national POW/MIA committee. 1SG Tucker served as the Oklahoma representative to the National Fire Protection Associations Building Officials certification committee.
1SG Tucker’s military awards included the Bronze Star medal, Meritorious Service medal, four awards of the Army Commendation medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal with 60 device, Vietnam Service medal, six awards of the Army Good Conduct medal, marksmanship awards for the .45 caliber pistol, and the M-14 and M16 rifles.
Dan is survived by his wife Patricia, of the home, his son Steven and wife Angie, of Lawton; daughter Virginia (Ginger) Tucker, of Temple, OK; Peggy Hightower, of Lawton; brothers Tom Tucker, of California and George Tucker, of Ohio. Ten grandchildren: Steven Tucker and wife Tasha, of Yukon, OK; Chris Jerez and wife Natalie, of Midland, TX; Christina Spears and husband Christopher, of Killeen, TX; Guy Jerez and wife Amanda, of Lawton; Jenny Mason and husband Casey, of Lawton; Ashley Sutterfield and husband Tyler, of Temple; David Jerez and wife Ashley, of Temple; Kelsey Hightower, of California; Owen Sasser of Lawton; and Tyler Hightower of Lawton. He is also survived by many loving great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Dan was a licensed heat and air repairman and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church for a new HVAC system fund.
Burial with full military honors will be in Fort Sill National Cemetery, Elgin under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.
The family will greet friends from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the funeral home.
First Sergeant (Retired) Daniel K. (Dan) Tucker, 77, passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, August 26, 2017. He was born March 22, 1940 to the late Clarence and Virginia Tucker in Toledo, Ohio. On June 29, 1959, Dan married Patricia (Pat) Kienel in Michigan.
Dan enjoyed taking care of his chickens, woodworking, singing with the Lawton Barbershop Chorus, spending time with his family and friends, and traveling the world with his wife, Pat.
Retired First Sergeant Tucker entered the United States Army in 1958 as a Private at the age of 17. Following Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri he was trained as a missile repairman at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, Alabama. Following AIT he was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, which began a twenty year career in the military. His career took him to Germany, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Vietnam, Fort Lewis, Washington and Fort Sill, Oklahoma. His last, and what he considered his most rewarding, assignment before retiring in 1978 was First Sergeant in what is now Alpha Battery 1/19th War Eagles.
In 2002, Dan retired from the City of Lawton where he was the Director of Building Development. He was a qualified Arson Investigator and provided technical assistance to the Fire Marshall’s office upon request.
Dan Tucker was active in his church, Holy Cross Lutheran, and in the community. He served as the President of the Oklahoma Mechanical Inspectors Association and was past President of the Treasure Lake Job Corps, Community Relations Council. He also served as 2nd Vice Chairman and Chairman of the Comanche County Veterans Council. Dan began training to become a certified Lutheran Lay Minister in 2005 with Concordia University, Mequon, Wisconsin. He graduated in May of 2010 as a fully Certified Lutheran Lay Minister. Now Chaplain Dan Tucker, was a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America which he served as Chaplain then President to chapter 751 and past Chairman of the national POW/MIA committee. 1SG Tucker served as the Oklahoma representative to the National Fire Protection Associations Building Officials certification committee.
1SG Tucker’s military awards included the Bronze Star medal, Meritorious Service medal, four awards of the Army Commendation medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm device, Republic of Vietnam Campaign medal with 60 device, Vietnam Service medal, six awards of the Army Good Conduct medal, marksmanship awards for the .45 caliber pistol, and the M-14 and M16 rifles.
Dan is survived by his wife Patricia, of the home, his son Steven and wife Angie, of Lawton; daughter Virginia (Ginger) Tucker, of Temple, OK; Peggy Hightower, of Lawton; brothers Tom Tucker, of California and George Tucker, of Ohio. Ten grandchildren: Steven Tucker and wife Tasha, of Yukon, OK; Chris Jerez and wife Natalie, of Midland, TX; Christina Spears and husband Christopher, of Killeen, TX; Guy Jerez and wife Amanda, of Lawton; Jenny Mason and husband Casey, of Lawton; Ashley Sutterfield and husband Tyler, of Temple; David Jerez and wife Ashley, of Temple; Kelsey Hightower, of California; Owen Sasser of Lawton; and Tyler Hightower of Lawton. He is also survived by many loving great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Dan was a licensed heat and air repairman and in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church for a new HVAC system fund.
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