Redlin-Ertz Funeral Home

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Condolence Detail

Condolences Detail

Status	Approved
Deceased Name	Daniel `Dan` Gillette
Date of Death	May 07, 2020
Posted By	Thurber FAMILY
Posted On	May 12, 2020
Email Address	mathurber@gmail.com
Relationship	Hegg Avenue crew
City	Monona
State	Wisconsin
Description	Dear Fred, Marianne, Paul and Dave ..... We are sending our support and affection your way. The tragic and untimely passing of Danny has touched us all. Dan from a very early age exuded a kindness that was rare and he demonstrated an inspiring sense of community. When we were still on Hegg Avenue and Dan was working at the C&P Plaza, he phoned our house. Ray happened to answer the phone and Dan asked if Kelly (our dog) was home. Ray said she was and asked if Dan would like to talk to her. Dan asked Ray to double check because he thought Kelly was strolling through the toy section in the lower level of the Plaza ..... and indeed she was! Another example of Dan and his profound sense of community care came many years later when I was working for the police department. I happened to answer the phone and it was Dan and he was on a mission. He had read a media release about an old man who had been robbed when he was trying to shovel snow. Dan called to say that he didn't care where the old gent lived or how much work needed to be done, he would haul his snowblower to the fellows home and make sure he was never victimized again. Very Dan. We are so very sorry the burden of sudden loss has fallen upon you. You and Dan, his wife and children are in our prayers and we will join you in celebrating Dan when we can again be together. On behalf of Kathy (yep: she's 95,) Janice, Patti, John and Ray, MaryAnne (Fred: that's Judy to you)
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