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.jpg) Danny Robert Hundley, 76, of Olathe, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. He was born on September 5, 1947 in Olney, Illinois to James and Luella (Myers) Hundley.
Danny attended East Richland High School in Olney, Illinois and graduated from Cardington-Lincoln High School in 1965 in Cardington, Ohio. Danny served his country for over 28 years in the United States Marine Corps, entering as an Air Defense Control Officer and retiring as a Colonel in 1999 with numerous decorations to include the Legion of Merit.
He attended Olney Central College in Olney, Illinois, earned his Bachelor’s degree at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, and earned his Master’s degree at Eastern Illinois University as well.
After separation from the military, Danny worked as a teacher/professor for several years before returning to work for the government as a civilian. He worked at Marine Corps Systems Command in Quantico, Virginia for over 5 years before retiring for a second time. He was very active within the church community and enjoyed several Bible study groups.
Danny is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Charlotte (Gerber) Hundley; children James (Sabrina) Hundley of Midland, VA and Sherri (Chad) Younger of Olathe, KS; grandchildren Alexander (Kelsey) Hundley of Stafford, VA, Mackenzie Younger, Zachary Younger, Jacob Younger, and Kyleigh Younger all of
Olathe, KS; siblings Shirley (Roger) Boatman of Fort Wayne, IN, Bonnie (John) Jewett of Springfield, IL, and Donnie (Tonya) Hundley of Ridge Farm, IL; brother-in-law Al Rasner of Casper, WY; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents James and Luella Hundley and sister, Beth Rasner.
The family will receive guests for a visitation from 9:00am to 10:00am on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Olathe, KS. His funeral service will follow at 10:00am. Burial with military honors will be at Olathe Memorial Cemetery.
Penwell-Gobel Funeral Home, Olathe, KS
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Donna Pool (Brinkley) (1965)
I wish I had known Danny better. He sounds like a guy that I would have enjoyed talking with! Sorry for your loss, I know you will miss him greatly, but you can be assured that you will see him again.
Donna Pool Brinkley
Phillip Edmiston (1965)
Danny, I thank you for your service to our county freedom. Your knowledge on many topics was outstanding and enjoyed reading many of your FB posts. I really enjoyed challenging you in daily Wordle. Of course your vocabulary far exceeded mine.
We lost our classmate but heaven got a very special soul.
Judi Drew (Hoover) (1964)
Danny was such a kind person. I'm so proud for him and his accomplishments. Praying for peace & comfort for his wife & family.
Sue Stone (Fritchley) (1967)
My sincere sympathy and prayers to Danny's family and friends...I graduated ERHS in Olney with his sister, Shirley. May you call to mind great memories of times spent with Danny during this difficult time. Sue (Stone) Fritchley
Ronald Myers (Myers) (1961)
I am sadden by this news. Danny is my cousin. Prayers to his family.
Ronald Myers
Dan Totten (1965)
I am saddened to hear of Danny's passing. At this time in life our minds are full of memmories, they are all there, but the recall is random, never knowing what triggers them. I remember Danny from grade school. He lived just south of Silver street school across the little creek at the "Y" on the West side of the street. I have been in his house a few times. I remember him as a quiet reserved, almost shy soft spoken boy. He was a childhood friend when times were good. He was the only boy in school with silver hair. I have to push my imagine button to place him as a hard charging Marine. Thankyou for your service.
There is no greater honor than to serve your country.
Fair winds and following seas. Master Chief Danny Totten U.S.N. Retired