Obituaries

Daniel Kennerk passed away September 28, 2021. Born in Fort Wayne Indiana on September 29, 1952, Dan committed his life to serving others. From October 1971 to September 1974, Dan served in the US Army. He then went on to graduate from from De Pauw University, and he relocated to the Bay Area where he has been a Fremont resident for over forty years.

For many years, Dan was a dedicated volunteer with the St. Vincent De Paul Society of Alameda County. He had a Career Counseling/Resume business and then worked for the State Employment Development Department for nineteen years. He retired in October 2019 after serving as a Veterans Employment Representative.

Dan is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Sally; two children Jeffrey and Jamie; his sister Judy Finke; his brothers Harry, Steve and Tom; and his nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. He was preceded in death by his parents Hugh and Helen, his brothers Tim and John, his sister Hannah Wilson and brother in-laws Peter Finke and Richard Wilson.

His Vigil will be held from 6pm-8pm on Monday, October 11, 2021 at Fremont Chapel of the Roses, 1940 Peralta Blvd., Fremont. His Memorial Mass will be held at Holy Spirit Church, 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont at 10am on Tuesday, October 12. Interment will be at the San Joaquin Valley Veterans Cemetery located in Santa Nella.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society of Alameda County or the Bay Area Tumor Institute. Dan will truly be missed by all of his family and friends. He has left us with many fond memories.