Obituaries

Danny “Dano” Marshall Wilson, age 73, of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, died on June 22, 2025. Danny was born August 22, 1951, in Rock Island, Illinois, to Marshall and Julie (Tolliver) Wilson.

Danny graduated with the Lorreto Catholic Central High School Class of 1969. Danny proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1970 to 1972, attaining the rank of Lance Corporal. He concluded his career as a salesman at Gordon Food Service, where he worked until his retirement.

Danny volunteered at the American Legion and was always ready to cook for anyone that asked. He was also a proud member of the VFW, Moose Lodge 717, St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians and served as a Foreign American Legion Officer and I-500 Snowmobile Race Director.

Danny loved hunting, fishing and many sports-especially hockey, softball, bowling, and horseshoes. Of all the sports he enjoyed playing and watching, hockey was his favorite. Whether it’s watching many of the local teams or housing players for the local teams, hockey was a lifetime interest. Danny loved camping with family and friends, in the summer you could always find him at the lake. Anywhere he went, he was the life of the party.

Danny is survived by his daughter; Danielle Wilson; sons, Travis (Rebecca) Wilson and Cory (Jennifer) Wilson; grandchildren, Avery Wilson, Makayla McPherson, Brandon Wharton, Jaelynn Wharton, Briana Wilson, and Rylan Wilson; brother, Bob (Denise) Tolliver; sister, Lisa (Bill) Jones; numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends that he loved dearly.

Danny was preceded in death by his biological father, Marshall Wilson; mother, Julie (Tolliver) Cryderman, the much-loved man that raised him, Newt Cryderman; and brothers, Darrell Cryderman and Dale Wilson.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at Family Life Funeral Homes, 4951 S. M-129, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon with a time for family sharing at 12:00 Noon.