A Visitation for Danny Vantuyl, 75, Branson, MO will be 3 – 4 p.m. Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral home in Lawrence, KS.
Mr. Vantuyl died Monday, June 26, 2023, in Lawrence, KS.
He was born July 27, 1947, in Monet, MO, the son of Billy B. and Dorothy E. Vantuyl. He graduated from Lawrence High School and attended Emporia State.
Over the years, Mr. Vantuyl worked at Associated Builders, Stephens Real Estate, Turner Chevrolet, Haddock Ford and Laird Noller Ford. He then owned Dan’s Motor Village, Complete Home Repair and Linda’s Liquor.
Mr. Vantuyl lived most of his life in Lawerence, KS; then moved to Port Lavaca, TX for several years; then moved to Branson, MO. Danny Always enjoyed boating and traveling in his motorhome to Magnolia Beach, TX each winter.
He married Barbara Burk in Lawrence, KS. They divorced. He married Linda McHugh on November 14, 1990. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include a son, Danny, Lawrence; a daughter, Kristen, Lawrence; a son, William McHugh, Big Spring, TX; a son, Michael McHugh, Big Spring, TX; a brother, Mike, Topeka KS; a sister, Veda, Plano, TX; 5 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Mark.
The family suggests memorials to Lawrence Humane Society in care of the funeral home.
Sorry to hear about this. My condolences & hugs to you and your family.
My heart and prayers go out to Danny’s family. I hold many fond memories of Danny through out our grade school years. He is like a piece of the Lawrence, KS puzzle missing from the box. RIP my friend!
My sincere sympathy to the family and those whose lives will forever be changed by the loss of Danny. It’s never easy to lose a loved one or someone who has been important in your life. Wishing peace and blessings to you all at this difficult time and beyond.
Wishing you peace when times are hard. Love and prayers.
So sorry to hear it, my condolences..
So sorry for your loss. Glad I got to see him while he was here. We shared some Good Old Memories.