Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Danner

Mr. Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Danner, age 77 of Cobden, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2011 at his home in Cobden. He was born on March 6, 1934 the son of Anna Ruth McIntyre and Thomas Gilchrist Danner. He married Norma Joyce Parks on April 28, 1957 in Carmi, IL.Tom is survived by his sweetheart for life, Norma Danner of Cobden; two proud, loving daughters, Karen Danner of Carbondale, Katrina Renzaglia of Alto Pass; one son in law and good friend, Paul Renzaglia; four adored granddaughters, Elissa Hopkins, Rhiana Hopkins, Kara-Mariah Hopkins and Anna Renzaglia all of Alto Pass; two sisters, Carole Danner-Johns of Bloomington, IN, and Carmen Danner of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Bill Danner of Augusta, GA; other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Gary Danner. Tom was a loving and kind human being who served others. He served in the Marines during the Korean War. He graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor degree in Education; he served as a principal, teacher and coach at Maunie School in Maunie, IL. Later he returned back to Southern Illinois University receiving his Masters in Rehab Counseling. He worked for Egyptian Mental Health Department as a Rehab Counselor for 15 years. After his retirement he bagan to grow Vignoles grapes for Alto Vineyards. Memorial service for Mr. Thomas Wayne "Tommy" Danner will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 at Tommy and Norma's home at 535 Spring Hill Road Cobden. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the family home and the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna.