Jere F. Danz

September 28, 2024

Jere F. Danz of Lititz passed away September 28, 2024, at home, surrounded by his family. He was a cottage resident at United Zion Retirement Community. Born on Cabbage Hill in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Eugene J. and B. Violet Danz and was married to Sally Lohr Danz for 62 years.

In addition to his wife, Jere is survived by a daughter Julie Gaskell, (Terry), Landenberg, PA, a son Eric Danz (Thao), Sarasota FL, and two grandchildren, Caleb DeFrank and Emily Danz. He is also survived by a sister, Jeanne Hoffman (Steve), Easton MD, and several nieces and nephews.

Jere was a graduate of Manheim Township High School, class of 1958 and Williamsport Institute of Technology (now Pennsylvania College of Technology). Jere was a multisport varsity athlete excelling in football, wrestling, and the rifle team. He was a Master Pressman for NCR/AT&T.

After retiring, he and his wife moved to the Lewes, DE area for 14 years, returning to Lancaster in 2017. Jere loved hunting, deep sea fishing and crabbing. For Jere, any time in the woods or on the water was a good day. Although he only lived a few miles from the Delaware Bay, he exclusively crabbed in the Chesapeake Bay, (a 2 ½ hour drive), because “the crabs are bigger and better.” He was an avid golfer and enjoyed a love/hate relationship with the game. In his earlier years, he and Sally enjoyed snow skiing in Vermont and wintering in Florida. Jere endured many back surgeries, but he refused to let this define him. With the help of medical interventions, he was able to experience many of the activities that brought him joy. Jere had a razor-sharp wit and deadpan sense of humor and sometimes it was hard to know whether he was serious or joking. Jere attended Lititz Mennonite Church and appreciated the support of his church community.

A Memorial service will be held on the 2nd of November at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 at 11:00 AM. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Interment at Green Hill United Methodist Cemetery, Conestoga PA will be private, at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers please make donations in honor of Jere to Lititz Mennonite Church, 165 Front Street, Lititz, PA 17543 or United Zion Retirement Community-Benevolent Fund, 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz PA 17543