- Date Of Birth: December 27, 1939
- Date Of Death: February 3, 2019
- State: Indiana
Danny R. Lonsinger, age 79, Logansport, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019, in St. Vincent Heart Center, Indianapolis.
One of nine children, Danny was born on December 27, 1939, in Uniontown, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, to Charles William and Loma Virginia Rist Lonsinger.
On April 2, 1961, in Uniontown, he was married to Roberta S. Kohrman, who survives in Logansport.
Danny was a graduate of Uniontown High School.
He was career military, having served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era.
Special Olympics held a special place in his heart. All participants were like children of his own. He was a former coordinator and coach of many events at home and on the road. A volunteer at heart, Danny loved people and would help and assist anyone with anything they needed.
He loved family time, camping along the Wabash River, and especially playing ball with his great granddaughter, Amryn.
Danny was a known, and constant, jokester who was fun to be around. There was never a dull moment when he was present.
He enjoyed playing the harmonica and banjo. Although he could play nearly all instruments, he particularly enjoyed his guitar. He loved all kinds of music and could sing most of the tunes he played.
He formed the Woodlawn Center “Jammin’ for Joy” band which included many members with special needs. He made everyone in the band feel like a rock star.
In addition to his wife, Roberta, he is also survived by daughter, Pamela Lynn Lonsinger Townsend; son, Robin B. Lonsinger; granddaughter, Cheree Townsend (Jason) Gellinger and great granddaughter, Amryn Townsend, all of Logansport.
Preceding Danny in death were his parents; sisters, Estella Sue Lonsinger (William) Stickle, Phyllis Elaine Lonsinger (Vernen) Tanner, and Ann Rist Lonsinger (Fred) Tochio; brothers, Charles Barry Lonsinger, James Bruce (Shirley Moody) Lonsinger, and Douglas William Lonsinger.
