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Daniel Byrum Klinger Sr., 84, residing in Norwalk, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake, OH after a lengthy illness.
Danny was born on October 13, 1938 in Oak Harbor, OH to the late David W. and Eleanor M. (Meilink) Klinger.
Danny was a 1956 graduate from Sandusky High School. He worked for 13 years for Industrial Nut Corporation, then J.H. Routh Packing Company, and retired after 30 years of service at New Departure. Danny was a 30 year member of the former People's Church in Sandusky, and most recently Grow Point Church in Amherst. Over the years he served in various capacities including church council, was an Elder, Head Usher, Greeter, and even mowed and cleaned the church. Danny was a longtime member of the church Life Group and men's prayer group, and was a member of the UAW913 and gun club, "Fur, Fish and Feather." He was an avid sports fan, always rooting for Ohio State and the Cleveland Guardians, plus he enjoyed playing baseball and softball, well into his 70s. As a child, Danny began his love for Oldsmobiles, as well as airplanes and flying, even having the opportunity to work at Griffing Airport. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and felt his most significant accomplishment in life was building the house he raised his family in.
Danny is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marjorie (Miller) Klinger; three daughters, Kathleen (Roger) Wilhelm, Karen Klinger and April (Cheri Tatem-Hale) Klinger; two sons, Daniel (Colleen) Klinger Jr. and Walt (Paula) Hunt; eight grandchildren, Ryan (Robin Gubanich) Wilhelm, Jennifer (Adrian) Pina, Keithan Pitcher, Roberta Klinger, Faith Klinger, Kayla Hunt, Cory Hunt and Dominique Tatem-Hale; three great-grandchildren, Alexis Pitcher, Josh Wilhelm and Addax Pyron; one great-great-grandson, Anthony Schrader; two sisters, Alyce Klingler and Rebecca Nichols; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, Danny is preceded in death by his siblings, Connie (Jim) Russell and David Klinger.
Friends may call on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 from 11:00 am until the time of funeral services at 1:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky with Daniel Klinger Jr. and Pastor Josh Smith presiding. Burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron, OH.
Those wishing to contribute to Danny's memory may do so to Grow Point Church, 780 Cooper Foster Park Rd, Amherst, OH 44001 or to Eagles Nest International Church, 2126 Pipe Street, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
