BROEDERDORF, Dan (Danny)

Vistoso Funeral Home, Oro Valley, Arizona Dan Broederdorf June 25, 1953 - May 3, 2013 Dan (aka Danny) Broederdorf, age 59, of Oro Valley, Arizona, passed away May 3, 2013, peacefully in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan was born on June 25, 1953 in Elgin, Illinois, the son of Robert and Marjorie Broederdorf. He grew up in Algonquin, Illinois, where he attended St. John’s Lutheran School and graduated from Irving Crown High School in 1971. Dan spent much of his life in the Chicagoland area working in Wholesale Distribution Sales Management, as a Loan Officer in the Mortgage Industry and for many years he served as a Board Member for Turning Point, a domestic violence agency in McHenry County, Illinois. In 2011, he and his wife, Anne, decided they were tired of the Chicago weather and moved west to Oro Valley, Arizona, where he could enjoy the hobbies that he was truly passionate about. An avid Bears and Cubs fan to the end, no matter how disappointing his baseball team was, he always believed in “next year”. He loved golfing, water volleyball, bicycling, and just relaxing in his pool. He was quite the wine connoisseur and also a very competitive card player. He loved traveling, rock and roll concerts and could quote any Seinfeld episode because he had seen each one way too many times. Dan Broederdorf was a man who was truly loved and respected by all. He was an inspiration to many and was passionate about many things. He lived his life to the fullest and encouraged others to do the same. He always held his family in the highest regard. It meant the world to him to spend time with his family and we all loved him very much. Dan will be missed by many, but most of all, his family. Dan was a kind husband, son, brother and a very loving father. His children have many wonderful memories of him – from “shaving” with Dad to their favorite “One for the Money” game when they were little. With his blended family, more recent memories include “Broederdorf Bunch” family vacations, annual Father’s Day trips to the race track, and most of all having the honor of dancing with his Daughter at her wedding. Dan’s Grandson, Leo, was already crazy about him at just three months old and will undoubtedly cherish the photos they shared knowing that he was able to meet his wonderful Grandpa. These memories and many more, will always hold a special place in the hearts of his wife and children. Dan touched the lives of many individuals with his smile and generosity. He maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end. Friends and family are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at 11:30 am at Vistoso Funeral Home, 2285 East Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, Oro Valley, Arizona. A Memorial Service will also be held in his honor on May 17, 2013, at 1:30pm at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main Street, Huntley, Illinois. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kidney Cancer Association or the American Cancer Society. Links to these associations are available on the menu to the left.