Daniel David Ahner

He was born June 12, 1930, to his parents Leo G. Ahner and Agnes (Stephens) Ahner.

He is survived by his three children, Patricia J. Ahner, Karen S. Ahner and Mark D. Ahner; eight grandchildren, Daniel R. Ahner, Michael L. Ahner, Janie K. Ahner, David Ahner, Lee D. Ahner, Max T. Ahner, Vaughn Varma and Tristan Varma; and three great-grandchildren, Arianna Ahner Timmy Ahner and Liam Ahner.

He was proceeded in death by his wife, Dona Jean (Harpst) Ahner; his son, Timothy Lee Ahner; his mother, Agnes (Stephens) Ahner, father, Leo G. Ahner; siblings, Richard (Dick) Ahner, Nancy (Ahner) Curtin, Janice (Ahner) Bertsch, Tom Ahner.

Dan was a veteran of the Korean War and served our country in the Intelligence Branch of the Army. Stationed in Germany, he received and transmitted Morse code. After serving, Dan worked his way through the Sheet Metal Workers Trade Union and worked with his dad and his brothers. In 1963, he started Ahner Sheet Metal and was a sheet metal contractor until 1984. In 1989, he purchased and developed what is now known as Caddy Shack Square property located on Kelleys Island. He was involved in other developments and properties throughout his life.

He loved Kelleys Island and donated to the local community, such as the K.I. EMT’S, The K.I. Police Department, the chamber and other local events. He was always willing and wanting to help people. He loved spending time with friends and family and enjoyed boating, fishing, ice fishing during the winters and traveling.

Per Dan’s wishes, his body was donated to the University of Toledo’s Medical Center for Science. That is him still giving. There will be no funeral arrangements. There will be a celebration of his life on Kelleys Island, to be determined at a later date. All those who knew and loved him will be invited.

Donations can be made to Stein Hospice, American Cancer Society, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation or favorite charity.

He will be missed by all who knew him but we are all better for knowing him.