Friday, July 7, 2023

Obituary - Danny George Gochnauer

Danny George Gochnauer, age 76, Harrisonville, Missouri, passed away peacefully Monday, June 26, 2023, after two years of declining health, he had a stroke.

Danny was born September 26, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William (Bill) and Helen (Bonnie) Elizabeth (Fleming) Gochnauer. 

Danny is survived by his sister, Billie Jean Skurdal (Evan); nephew, Brian Skurdal (Hether) and their children, Elijah, Tatum, Evan; and many cousins.

Danny grew up in Belton, Missouri where he attended public schools, graduating from Belton High School in 1964. He was active in the theater and musicals during his high school years.

Danny had a love for music that he inherited from his mother who was a professional singer in the 1940’s. He had a passion and intense interest in the theater and musicals. Danny spent most of his life on the Carmel peninsula and was well known for acting up and down the peninsula. He co-started with Jeremy Slate in the movie Dead Pit.

Returning to Belton in the 1990’s to be close to his mother in her last years. During this time Danny worked for Animal rescue, HyVee and then Target from which he retired in 2021.

Our family is grateful to know that Danny is finally at peace.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278

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