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Danny Norman Bodine, 76

May 18, 1947 - September 05, 2023

Danny (Dan) Norman Bodine, 76, formerly of Kennett Square PA, died on September 5, 2023. He was born May 18, 1947, in Penn Yan, NY to Norman and Virginia (Burg) Bodine. A Regents scholarship graduate of Penn Yan Academy with a lettering in both football and baseball, he attended Geneseo State College and earned a degree in marine biology.

Dan joined the US Navy and served in the medical corps for six years. After his discharge, he worked in the medical technology field for a number of years while also serving as his church’s youth group leader. Furthering his faith, he earned his Masters Degree in Divinity from Lutheran Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He served in the ministries of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church (Chester Springs, PA), Community of Love Lutheran Church (Oxford, PA) and St. Michael Lutheran Church (Unionville, PA) until his retirement.

Dan cared deeply for all living creatures, and he passionately shared the beauty and wonder of God’s world with others. In his ministry, he was adept at conveying the word of God in engaging, creative ways with people of any age or culture and was a personal and professional mentor for many.

Dan’s world centered around his family, and he cherished time spent with them. He was proceeded in death by his parents and his beloved wife of 51 years, Patricia (Laube) Bodine. He is survived by his children, Heather Wadas (Mark) and Michael Bodine (Qin Xiao); his grandchildren Marah, Gabriel, Peter, and Nathan; his sister, Victoria Bodine de Martinez (Juan Carlos), his brother- and sister-in-law, Pat and Jan Moore; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. They, and countless others that loved Dan, will miss his sense of humor, quick smile, and compassion.

A Celebration of Life service is scheduled on September 23, 2023, at St Michael Lutheran Church, 109 E. Doe Run Rd, Unionville, PA. Family will receive guests at 9:30 a.m.; the service starts at 11:00 a.m. and is followed by a reception.

Memorial contributions can be made to:
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Community of Love Lutheran Church Community of Love Lutheran Church
St. Michael Lutheran Church St. Michael Lutheran Church
Lutheran World Relief Lutheran World Relief

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September 16, 2023

Pastor Dan led a mission trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa to help rebuild homes following a devastating flood. I was fortunate to be invited to go with his group. He was an excellent leader, hard worker, and had a great sense of humor. Incidentally, to keep the budget down, we stayed in homes of parishioners of the local Lutheran Church. Pastor and I shared a children’s bunk bed. Yes, he took the lower bunk! The next year I led a group back to Cedar Rapids to continue helping. The people that we helped the year before, sought us out when they heard we came back to thank us again for our efforts. Pastor Dan touched a lot of lives and will live on in our memories. Best, Frank Stearns (Messiah Lutheran Downingtown)

September 11, 2023

We were colleagues when he was at St. Peters. I remember someone who loved teaching, loved serving, and lived out his faith in both. I will always remember a haunting yet inspirational story of God’s guiding hand thru relief work in a mission trip after Hurricane Katrina. You blessed me, and so many others. Thanks Dan.
Mark Singh-Hueter

Visitation: Saturday, September 23, 2023; 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM; St. Michael Lutheran Church; 109 E. Doe Run Road; Unionville, PA 19375
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Services: Saturday, September 23, 2023; 11:00 AM; St. Michael Lutheran Church; 109 E. Doe Run Road; Unionville, PA 19375
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