He had been sick for the last two years, but serious the past two months. He was born on April 5, 1944 in San Rafael, CA to William A. & Nellie M. Horn Danker. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and married Mary Pauly. He was self employed most of his life.
John is survived by: his wife: Mary Danker of Fort Madison, IA; 2-sons: John (Michelle) Danker of West Point, IA & Rob Danker of West Point, IA; 8-grandchildren and 1-sister: Shirley Simmons of Fort Madison, IA. He was preceded in death by: his parents, 1-brother & 1-infant brother.
John’s body has been cremated and a visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with the memorial service to immediately follow at 10:30 a.m. all at Victory Faith Community Church with Rev. Roger Welty officiating. Burial will be held at Soldiers’ Circle in Oakland Cemetery. A memorial has been established and contributions may be left at the church during the service or mailed to Mary Danker at 1734 Avenue I, Fort Madison, IA 52627. King-Lynk Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of the arrangements.
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