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Official Obituary of

Robert L Danner

January 23, 1938 ~ October 21, 2022 (age 84) 84 Years Old

Robert Danner Obituary

Robert L. Danner, 84, of Homer, passed away at 12:25pm on Friday, October 21, 2022 at his home.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm on Thursday, October 27 at Homer Funeral and Cremation Services, 708 S. Main Street in Homer with Pastor Dan Kitinoja officiating. Burial will take place at G.A.R. Cemetery in Homer. There will be a visitation from 11am until the time of service at the funeral home.

Robert was born January 23, 1938 in Homer, the son of David T. and Dorothy V. Brummet Danner. He married Sandra G. Jackson on December 13, 1986 in Indianapolis. She survives.

Survivors also include his daughter, Christy (Allen) Davis of Ogden; sons: Robert K. (Debbi) Danner of Homer, Jeff McPherson of Moorsville, IN, James McPherson of Hutto, TX, and Richard McPherson of Indianapolis, IN; daughter-in-law, Shonni McDaniels; brothers, John (Betty) Danner and Charles (Rhonda) Danner; grandchildren: Lindsey, Alexandria, R. Noah, Amber, Chad, Aaron, Lindsay, Randi, Sean, Marc, and Carmen; and 14 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis and Donald Danner; granddaughter, Lauren Davis; and grandson, Austin Alan Nowakowski.

Robert was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Tilton where he was a trustee. He was a truck driver for USF Holland until his retirement. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, woodworking, and carpentry. Robert was a volunteer at the food pantry at his church. He loved football and baseball and was in the Homer Athletic Hall of Fame.

Memorials can be made to Calvary Baptist Church.


Services

Visitation
Thursday
October 27, 2022

11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Homer Funeral and Cremation Services
708 S. Main Street
Homer, IL 61849

Funeral Service
Thursday
October 27, 2022

1:00 PM
Homer Funeral and Cremation Services
708 S. Main Street
Homer, IL 61849

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