Daniel Arthur Renninger passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his family on June 20, 2021. Born in Seattle, Wash., and raised in Tiffin, Ohio, Dan joined the U.S. Navy upon graduation from high school.

Dan met his future wife, Victoria Georgina “Jean” Pelley, on a blind date while he was stationed in Argentia, Newfoundland, Canada. The two were married in 1961. Five children followed.

Originally serving as a metalsmith in the Navy, with both shore duty and sea duty, Dan later switched to aviation support of the Carrier Onboard Delivery program and, finally, to aircraft hydraulic maintenance. Dan spent several back-to-back, extended tours of Vietnam aboard the U.S.S. Oriskany in the 1970s. Dan vividly recalled being aboard the Oriskany when the Peace Accord was signed in Paris and POWs from Vietnam were released.

Upon retiring from the Navy, Dan moved the family to Oak Harbor, Wash. During the 1980s, Dan worked as a carpenter for Bodin Construction. He was a past member of the local Lion’s Club and the American Legion. In retirement, he enjoyed camping on property along the Skagit River, recreational fishing, spending time with grandchildren and traveling to Newfoundland in the summer seasons.

Dan was preceded in death by his daughter Brenda Lee Renninger; son Daniel Arthur Renninger II; and grandson, Daniel Arthur Renninger III.

He is survived by his wife Jean Renninger; son Barry Renninger (Laura); daughter Darlene Mund (Joseph); son Phillip; daughter-in-law Lisa Renninger; grandchildren Matthew Renninger (Karlee), Andrew Renninger, Kyle Renninger, Emilie Renninger, Brenda Renninger, Zachary Renninger, Sage Renninger, Dylan Renninger and Avalon Renninger; and great-grandchildren, Harmon Renninger and Woodes Renninger.

Per Dan’s request no services will be held. Donations in memory of Dan may be directed to SeattleChildrens.org.