More detail on this person: David C. Danhouser,
age 69, of Mineral Point, passed away on Saturday,
May 26, 2007, after a long struggle with COPD.
David was born in Madison, July 6, 1937, a son of
Carl W. and Grace (Robbins) Danhouser. He
attended Mount Horeb High School in 1955, where
he lettered in football and basketball. David
graduated from the University of Wisconsin in
1959, where he was a member of the TKE fraternity
and the UW marching band. He later received his
M.B.A. from his beloved alma mater and remained
active in the alumni marching band, often playing
during halftime shows at Homecoming celebrations
post graduation. David joined the R.O.T.C. in 1956
and continued active duty service with the U.S.
Army until his honorable discharge in 1974. It was
in the Army that David developed his passion for
flying helicopters. David was a member of the Air
Ambulance Corp and dutifully served in the Korean
and Vietnam conflicts, before ending his service
in Europe. His family is most proud of the bravery
and self-sacrifice he displayed during this time.
David received numerous awards and medals for his
heroic efforts including 12 air medals, the
Distinguished Service Medal and the Gallantry
Cross with Silver Star. He ended his military
career with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He
continued his service to those in need of medical
attention in his civilian life. David spent many
years as the Director of Materials Management for
hospitals in Madison, Duluth, Minn., Freeport,
Ill. and Chicago, Ill. He was active in many
organizations including the American Legion Post
No. 170, V.F.W. Post No. 8483, DUSTOFF Pilots
Association, Solo-pilots Association, Retired
Officers Association and the Wisconsin Vietnam
Veterans Chapter No. 3.
He was also a member of the First United
Methodist Church in Mineral Point. He married
Yvonne Dischler on June 28, 1958, at the Barneveld
Congregational United Church of Christ. David is
survived by his devoted wife, Yvonne Danhouser of
Mineral Point; his children, Kim Horst of Mineral
Point, Kitty (Richard) Erdman of Middleton, Kirk
(Barbara) Danhouser of DeForest and Shawn (Lisa)
Danhouser of Addison, Ill.; his grandchildren,
Kailyn, Grant, Gracie, Carly, Madeline, Braden and
Jake; his sister, Donna (Donald) Fieldhouse of
Elkton, Md.; and his beloved dog, Baxter. From:
DUSTOFF web site.
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