Daniel Lee Reardon, 81, of Fremont, OH passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on May 4, 1937 in Fremont, OH to Charles H. and Marcella “Sally” (Meyer) Reardon. He was a 1955 graduate of St. Joseph Catholic High School.
Dan married Dolores Sanford on November 14, 1959 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Bono, OH and she survives. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus serving as past Grand Knight and former District Deputy Council 591, Fremont, OH as well as a member of DeSoto Assembly and held many District and State offices.
While in high school he was president of his senior class and was All-Ohio in both football and basketball. Dan loved sports and volunteered as a youth coach at St. Ann and St. Joseph grade schools. His Catholic faith was very important to him and he was a life-long member of St. Ann and a member of the Blessed Sacrament Confraternity Division 6 and St. Vincent DePaul Society. Dan was also a member of the American Legion, Moose Lodge and served in the Ohio National Guard. He was a lifelong follower of the Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State University.
Dan worked ten years at Meyers Distributing Company (Buckeye Beer), H.J. Heinz, Peter Eckrich and was co-owner of Frania Pallets Inc. for twenty-five years.
Dan is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Dolores Reardon, Fremont, OH; six children, Elaine Reardon, Upper Arlington, OH, Kathy (Bernie) Bertulies, Medina, OH, Jeanne (Mark) Root, Bowling Green, OH, JoAnn (Ken) Schafer, Carmel, IN, Teresa (Steve) Sweeney, Dublin, OH, Tim (Elizabeth) Reardon, Ellicott City, MD; eight grandchildren, Alex Lechner, Eric Bertulies, Samantha and Jessica Root, Amanda and Owen Schafer, Jack Sweeney and William Reardon; sister, Nancy (Dick) Esker of North Carolina; brother, Ron (Sue) Reardon, Fremont, OH; brothers-in-law, Robert Sanford of Virginia, James (Barbara) Sanford, Curtice, OH and sister-in-law, Marcia Reardon, Fremont, OH.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James U. Reardon and sister-in-law, Mary Ann Sanford.
Visitation: Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH 43420
Mass of Christian Burial: Wednesday, November 28, 2018; 10:00 a.m. at St., Ann Catholic Church, 1011 W State St., Fremont, OH.
Burial: St. Ann Cemetery, Fremont, OH
Memorials: St Ann or St. Joseph Catholic Church.
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Kristi Urig
November 24, 2018 at 10:20 pmSo sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Merry Stokes
November 24, 2018 at 11:28 pmI am sorry for your loss with comfort found in all good memories.
Norma Darr
November 25, 2018 at 12:18 amI am Albert Darr’s sister. Dan and Albert graduated together and were friends. I graduated with Dan’s sister Nancy. Please keep all your memories close in your heart. With sympathy, Norma Darr
Michelle Stahleker
November 25, 2018 at 2:19 amMy heart is broken over the passing of your beloved Father, Dan. What a wonderful man he was to all. Love and prayers to you all! My his wonderful memories comfort you all.
Bette Bowens
November 25, 2018 at 11:22 amElaine, I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. I pray for peace and comfort for you and your family. May you have God’s strength as you walk through this time
Anne Marquis
November 25, 2018 at 12:28 pmSo sorry to learn of your Dad;s passing. He was a find man and will be missed. All of you are in my prayers.
Steve Pfefferle
November 25, 2018 at 1:45 pmSo sorry to hear.
Gus and Rita enjoyed your friendship as neighbors. Gus and Dan sitting in our driveway after a long days work having a cool one.
Colleen Abramowski
November 25, 2018 at 3:29 pmSo sorry to hear about Dan’s passing….a long-time friend from St Ann grade school. My condolences to the family.
Brenda (Kern) Davis
November 25, 2018 at 7:23 pmSo sorry for your loss. Your whole family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you in this sad time
Brian Hastings
November 26, 2018 at 12:45 amKathy, Bernie, Eric and all of the Reardon Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Brian and Tammy Hastings
Nancicarol Woleslagel
November 26, 2018 at 1:40 amElaine and Family, our deepest condolences hearing about your Father. Hugs and prayers to you! Tom and Nancicarol Woleslagel
Lorna Mckinstry
November 26, 2018 at 2:45 pmDelores
Lee & I are sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Please know that we are praying and thinking about you and the kids. May GOD sustain you and comfort you always.
Helen (Chudzinski) Proctor
November 26, 2018 at 5:05 pmSending you love and prayers as your family grieves during this difficult time. The world was a better place having him here. May God comfort you and ease your sadness.
Ruth M. Keels
November 28, 2018 at 12:32 amSO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, I KNEW DAN FOR A LONG TIME. WE GRADUATED TOGETHER, HE WAS JUST DAYS OLDER THAN I. HE WAS THE TALLEST GUY IN OUR CLASS, I WATCHED HIM PLAY BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL. HE WAS ALWAYS FRIENDLY, ONE OF THE NICEST GUYS I EVER MET. GLAD I GOT TO SEE HIM AT OUR LAST CLASS REUNION. HE WAS A LUCKY GUY, HE WON THE 50-50 THAT DAY. HE WILL BE SO MISSED! PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY. R I P DAN!