Danny "Dan" H. Courtney Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Danny “Dan” H. Courtney, 74 of Bluffton, passed away on Tuesday morning, November 30, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his family. Dan was born on April 8, 1947 in Bluffton, Indiana to James Howard & Mona Maxine (Stout) Courtney. A graduate of North Side High School, Dan served his country in the United States Army from 1975 to 1981, during the Vietnam Era. He worked at Kitco Co., Franklin Electric, and retired from Bluffton Motor Works in 2012. Dan was an avid pool player and enjoyed street rods. He was a long-time shop steward of the IUE – CWA, Local 802, and member of the American Legion Post #111, where he served on the Honor Guard for many years. On December 16, 1967 in Fort Wayne, Dan married Suzette Colleen (Davis). They shared 51 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on November 29, 2018. Survivors include two daughters, Evette Violette of Fort Wayne and Ruth Courtney of Rockford, OH. and two sons, Thomas (Sherry) Brock of De Soto, MO., Nathaniel D. (Shanda) Courtney of Petroleum and six grandchildren; Chris Violette, Craig Violette, Hunter Brock, Alyssa Courtney, Maryssa Courtney and Caleb Courtney. He is also survived by a brother, James L. Courtney of Bluffton. Dan is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Phyllis Ann Croy, 2 brothers, Kenneth D. Courtney and Ben M. Courtney and a grandson, Zachariah Perry in 1997. Funeral Services will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday (Dec. 4, 2021) at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton with Pastor Dewey Zent officiating. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery in Bluffton with military honors by the United States Army Honor Guard and the American Legion Post #111 Honor Guard. Calling hours will be held from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday at the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Post #111 or Visiting Nurse & Hospice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send online condolences to the family at www.thomarich.com.

Danny "Dan" H. Courtney

April 8, 1947 - November 30, 2021