Daniel T. Brindley

Daniel T. Brindley, age 77, of Castalia, passed away Wednesday night November 13, 2024, in his residence.

He was born January 24, 1947, in Sandusky, to parents Don and JoAnne (Buckingham) Brindley and graduated from Sandusky High School in 1965.  During high school, he played football and was a member of the swim team and held the record for the fastest 50 meter freestyle for many years.  After graduation, he worked for Scott Paper Company from June 1965 until October 1965, when he joined the U.S. Navy.  He served on two air craft carriers – the USS Independence and the USS America. When stateside, he was stationed in Jacksonville, FL.  In November of 1966, he married the love of his life, Sue, and together on November 19th, would have been their 58th wedding anniversary.  He was extremely proud of being a U.S. Veteran.  He and Sue made many lasting friendships throughout those years.  When he was discharged from the Navy, they returned to Sandusky.  He started work at Sandusky Butter and Egg Company, first as a delivery driver and then in the sales force.  He also obtained his Peace Officers certification and worked part-time for the Erie County Sheriff’s department, Castalia Police Department, and Cedar Point.  In 1977, he began working at the Davis Besse Nuclear Power Plant, Oak Harbor, first in security and then transferred to mechanical maintence where he became a journeyman. He was employed there until his time of retirement in 2007.  He and Sue loved to travel and would always have lots of interesting stories about their adventures.  He was a member of the American Legion, AMVETS, and VFW.  He loved fishing- both off the Jackson St. Pier and in his fishing boat.  He loved watching NASCAR, loved his family pets, and most of all, his granddaughters.

He is survived by his wife Sue Brindley; daughter Cortney (Mike) Rogers; son Kirk (Kate) Brindley; granddaughters Alexandra and Katarina Brindley, Emily Rogers, Corinne Holm, and Alex Rogers; brothers Scott (JJ), Mike (Kathy), and Tim (Vanessa); brothers and sisters in-law Kelly and John Colley, Nancy Bell, Tom and Peggy Armstrong; special nieces and nephews; friends for many years and new found friends later in life- Jack and Brenda, Kathy and Steve, Joea and Neill, Bobbie and Chuck, and Chip and Pam.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents; grandfather Frank Buckingham; grandmother Adele Fuhrman; mother in-law Mary Armstrong; brother in-law Jerry Bell; and all of Dan’s beloved pets.

Friends and loved ones may call from 10 AM until time of memorial service at 12 Noon, Saturday November 16, 2024, at Grace Lutheran Church, 203 S. Washington St., Castalia.  Minister Beth Kieffer will officiate.  Ransom Funeral & Cremation Service, Castalia, is in charge of the arrangements. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, Attn: Donor Services, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675 Bowie, MD 20716, Tim Tebow Foundation, 2220 County Rd 210W, Suite 108, PMB 317 Jacksonville, FL 32259, and to one’s favorite charity.  Online condolences and gifts of sympathy may be shared with the family by visiting www.ransomfuneralhome.com 

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