DANIEL J. GARRETSON, 51
DANIEL J. GARRETSON, 51, of Fort Wayne, died Thursday, August 25, 2005, Louisville, Kentucky. Born April 5, 1954, in Fort Wayne, he worked at Zollner Corp. for 28 years and was the Financial Secretary for the U.A.W. 2357. He was also Financial Officer for CAP Counsel. He enjoyed downhill skiing, Formula 1 Racing, Minnesota Vikings and the Detroit Tigers.
“Dan was a devoted son, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by all. He enjoyed vacationing in Scotland and in his beloved Newfoundland (his mother’s birthplace), which will be his final resting place.”
Surviving are his best friend and companion, Barbara Bond of Fort Wayne; sisters, Sharon (Loren) Ulrich and Kathy Harmon, both of Fort Wayne; brother, Harry Garretson and twin brother, Dave Garretson, both of Fort Wayne. Dan was a wonderful uncle to Jodi and Joe Garretson, Douglas, Jeremy and Brooke Ulrich; also, his deceased nephew, Scott Harmon. Also surviving are many cousins in Scotland and Newfoundland.
Funeral service was Tuesday, August 30, at Elzey Patterson Rodak Home For Funerals 6810 Old Trail Road, Fort Wayne.
Memorials to Community Harvest Food Bank.
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