Obituary of L. W. Dannemiller

L. W. (Roy) Dannemiller, 89, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2013 at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Roy was born July 22, 1923 in Akron to Leo and Anna (Seidel) Dannemiller and had been an Akron resident his entire life. He was employed by Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for 38 years retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church where he served as an usher as recently as last Sunday. Roy was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vivian in 1986; and his brother, James (Mary) Dannemiller. He is survived by his son, Gary (Brenda) Dannemiller; daughter Karen (Michael) Mace; grandchildren, Michelle (Kevin) Brod, Paul (Nicole) and Ryan Dannemiller and Kristofer and Kurtis (Caitlyn) Gilley; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Aubrey Dannemiller and Mason Brod. Roy was a Third Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3410 in South Akron. Following the death of his wife, he became very active in the council eventually serving as Grand Knight for two years. He became a District Deputy at the state level of the K of C. He was named Knight of the year in 2010 and was honored for 21 years of exemplary service as the financial secretary of Council 3410 in 2011. He always made an effort to attend the K of C Corporate Rosary for a deceased brother Knight. Funeral services will be held Monday, 10 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. and followed at 10:30 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Paul Catholic Church. The family will receive friends Sunday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home where the K of C Rosary will be recited in his honor at 7:30 p.m. In honor of Roy's commitment to the K of C, donations may be made to K of C Council 3410, 2055 Glenmount Ave., Akron, OH 44319. (Anthony, Akron, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)