Daniel S. Dorsch, 83 of Algonquin, died, November 16, 2019 at home with his family by his side.
A visitation will be on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 from 4-8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday 10:30am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church-1023 McHenry Ave., in Crystal Lake. Burial will be in Windridge Cemetery in Cary. Memorials may be directed to St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Vincent DePaul Society.
Daniel was born September 22, 1936 in Chicago, the son of Gladys and John Dorsch. Daniel served in the United States Army. On June 13, 1959 he married Phyllis Bochat. He worked as an electrician for Local IBEW 134 until his retirement in 1998. From 1978-1998 he owned and operated Midwest Panel Systems in Huntley. Dan’s love for RC airplanes led him to become a pilot. He enjoyed model trains and also could fix anything and had an artistic ability in building things. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great father and friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, his daughters, Lynn (Mike) Burns, Lori (Tom) Hoeft, and by his grandchildren, Lauren (Wade), Daniel, Michael (Angie), Matthew, and Mark (Emma), and by his great grandchildren, Avery, Hudson, and Bonnie. He is also survived by his step-grandchildren, Matthew (Killian) and Marci (Jeremiah), and step-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Thomas (Adwana) Dorsch and by many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings, Leonard, Betty, Gene and Jack.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or on line condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Phyllis and family we are so very sorry for Dan's passing and sending you our love. We will pray that God will help you through this trying time and take away your hurt. Wishing we could be there to give you a hug.
Dan will be missed by all the 8am Mass ushers. Dan’s friendliness and wit brought a smile to everyone he treated.
He was a wonderful man. He always had a sweet word or a candy for you when you needed it most. You all are always in my prayers. It is honor to have him in our lives.