In loving memory of

Spencer Kavin Danner Sr.
November 21, 1954 - October 19, 2020

On Oct 19, 2020, Spencer K. Danner Sr. went home to glory.
Spencer was born in Omaha, NE, November 21, 1954. He was the third of four children of James Irving and Myrtle Marguerite Danner. He attended Druid Hill Elementary, Horace Mann, and Central High School. After high school, Spencer received an athletic football scholarship to Kansas State University. He later left K State to enlist in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged. Spencer joined Chicago Northwestern Railroad in 1977 where he worked as a pipe fitter. While working for the railroad, Spencer met Linda Brown. From that union, Spencer Jr. and Adrienne (Dotson) Danner were born. In 1987, Spencer was reunited with his high school crush Lori Godbolt, where they remained married until his final days.
In 1993, Spencer started working at Omaha Public Schools in Operations and Maintenance as a custodian. He worked at Sunnyslope, Belvedere, Franklin, Central Park, Druid Hill, Buffet, Benson, and the TAC Building where he remained until he retired in 2017. While working for OPS, one of Spencer's proudest accomplishments was following in the Union leadership footsteps of his father James Danner and grandfather, former Senator Edward R. Danner by becoming Union Chief Steward for SEIU Local 226 Chapter.
Spencer was a great athlete and continued to play flag football, basketball, and softball at the Lake. He loved attending every volleyball, football, basketball, softball, and track meet of his children and grandchildren. Nothing made him prouder than seeing their accomplishments and achievements.
Spencer enjoyed playing video games (he had every Madden game) and attending Madden tournaments where he often placed in the top three. He loved golfing, riding his bike, and taking walks with Lori. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears, Baltimore Orioles, and a Kobe Bryant Laker fanatic. Spencer's travels included going to professional football and basketball games. If you were looking for him, you could most likely find him across the bridge in Council Bluffs at the casinos or traveling to Las Vegas.
Spencer was preceded in death by his parents James Irving and Myrtle Marguerite Danner and his sister Barbara Yarbrough.
He leaves to cherish fond memories; wife Lori Danner. Children: Spencer Jr. (Makayla) Danner, Omaha, NE; Adrienne (Orlando) Dotson, Nashville, TN; and Erika Godbolt ,Atlanta, GA. Siblings: Mary Rose Omaha, NE; James Jr. (Delores) Danner, Dayton, Ohio. Grandchildren: Aalante Walker, Daevian Danner, Lelahni Danner, Londynn Danner, Mackenzie Danner, Spencer Danner III, Orlando Dotson II, Leighton Dotson, Nalana Dotson and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


Funeral Services will be 1:30 P.M., Monday, October 26, 2020 at Forest Lawn. Visitation one hour prior to services. Interment with Military Honors at Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Live streaming of the funeral service will start at 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 26, 2020. There will be link at the bottom of this page to click on to view.

https://boxcast.tv/view/spencer-danner-celebration-of-life-service-382314

Tributes

Tennille wrote on Oct 26, 2020:

"Prayers to the Danner family during this time. "

E Ray Turner wrote on Oct 26, 2020:

"Eray Turner! To Laurie and family My heart goes out to you. I always looked forward To spending time with Spencer he always kept me laughing great sense of humor, could always analyze things when you had issues at work! He was A Bears fan I was a Raiders fan but we both were Laker fans and I will miss the 101 matches we had in the driveway plus his younger son Smith Junior which I gave the name demolition man he knows why I will miss you Spencer and root for your team and think of you at all the sporting events I attend"

KATTIE TUCKER wrote on Oct 26, 2020:

"KATTIE M. ROBINSON-TUCKER, OCTOBER 26,2020. TO HIS WIFE LORI, FAMILY, AND FRIENDS. MAY YOU SENSE, AND FEEL THE LORD,S LOVING PRESENCE TODAY KEEPING YOU CLOSE TO HIS HEART. THE LORD IS ASSURING YOU OF HIS TENDER CARE. THE LORD WILL CONTINUE TO SURROUND, AND COVER YOUR LIVES, WITH HIS GRACE, AND FAVOR. I SEND MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES.AND PRAYERS TO YOU. "

Elroy Hervey wrote on Oct 25, 2020:

"Sorry for your loss, Our prayers are with you Elroy Hervey @ Family "

Cindy Perez wrote on Oct 23, 2020:

"Local 226 He worked hard for the Para's. I miss him at the Local. He was a Great Man. I am praying for the Family."

Mike Stone wrote on Oct 23, 2020:

"I had the pleasure of working with this great man at OPS. Well respected and high integrity. You will be missed."

April Dizonno wrote on Oct 22, 2020:

"I really enjoyed working with Spencer at Local 226. Loved his enthusiasm and his personality! Such a great guy! Hugs to you all! "

Tanya Avant wrote on Oct 22, 2020:

"You smile and witty responses will be missed. Rest peacefully Spencer my condolences to the entire family."

Cristal Harris wrote on Oct 22, 2020:

"Hey Brother in law, Going to miss your face in the place. Wow unbelievable. You always had to be the first one to leave the scene though, right. lol RIP, RIH Miss and Love you mucho Spencer. Sis in law Cristal"

Janet Edmonds wrote on Oct 22, 2020:

"My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family, May the God of all comfort and tender mercies comfort and strengthen you through such a tremendous loss to the family. 2, Corinthians 1:3,4"