Timothy P. Danko, Jr

Found his peace surrounded by his family and friends on March 29, 2009, at the age of 34. Proud father of Tanner Danko. Loving son of Tim Sr. and Kim (nee Hastings) Danko. "Hero" Big Brother of Jaime (Tiffany) Danko of Milwaukee, WI and Chief Warrant Officer Tony Danko of Ft. Detrick, MD. Favorite uncle of Tyler and Austin Danko, and Jillian, Anthony and Luis Alessandro Danko. Devoted fianc of Mandy Finley. "# 1" Grandson of Robert and Joanne Hastings, and Betty Kaiser of Manistique, MI. Prankster nephew of Darcy (Rick) Hollister, Cindy (Jeff) Horner, Amy (Don MacPhail Jr.) Potvin, Bobby (Laurie) Hastings, George (Monica) Danko Jr., David Danko, Debbie (David) Taylor, Gary (Cindy) Kaiser, Tammy (Joe) Denkins, Linda (Mike) Jenerou, Bert Kaiser, Billy Kaiser and Lisa (Nick) Hoholik. Brother-cousin of Angela (James) Buttermore, Lisa Hollister, Andy Hollister, Matt (Jamie) Horner, Sam Horner, Cody Potvin, Cole Potvin, Saige Hastings, Kalle Jo Hastings, Tori Danko and Danielle Danko. Great-nephew of Beth (Barry) Schuettpelz, Shirley Anderson and Phyllis (Nick) Frankovich. Waiting with the Lord with him are his infant twin nieces, Amanda and Abigail Danko; grandparents, Sally and George Danko Sr., Bert Kaiser Sr. and Papa Byron Peterson, and great-uncle Hal Buruse. Also loved by other family members and many, many, many friends. Visitation at the Funeral Home, Sat., April 4, 2009, 3 – 6:45 PM. Masonic Funeral Service by the Henry L. Palmer Lodge #301 F. & A.M. at 7PM followed by religious service. Memorial appreciated to Fisher House, 111 Rockville Pike, Suite #420, Rockville, MD 20850 or Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 AC Skinner Pkwy., Suite #100, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Tim Jr. is a 1993 graduate of Rufus King High School, attended Dakota Wesleyan University on a baseball scholarship before enlisting in the U.S. Army. He began his Army career as a artillery crewman, then re-enlisted to become a Military Policeman. His overseas assignments included Korea, Guantonomo Bay, Afghanistan and two tours in Iraq. Tim Danko Jr. was a highly decorated solder, his awards include: Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medal 3rd Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Achievement Medal 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal 3rd Award, Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal 2nd Award, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism (Expeditionary) Medal, Global War on Terrorism (Service) Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon 3rd Award, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon 2nd Award, Combat Action Badge, Air Assault Badge and Sergeant Audie Murphy Award. A heartfelt thanks to St. John's Hospital's Staff in Springfield, MO. Words of thanks can never come close to expressing our appreciation of the kindness our family received from Community Memorial Hospital's ICU staff and Vitas Hospice. Our family has had the honor of being touched by an "Earthly Angel" in the medical field, Dr. Colleen Poggenburg. She exemplifies what every family should experience when traveling through life's journey!