ORO VALLEY, Ariz. – Dan "Danny" Broederdorf, 59, of Oro Valley, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, peacefully in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dan was born June 25, 1953, in Elgin, the son of Robert and Marjorie Broederdorf. He grew up in Algonquin, where he attended St. John's Lutheran School and graduated from Irving Crown High School in 1971. Dan spent much of his life in the Chicagoland area working in wholesale distribution sales management as a loan officer in the mortgage industry, and for many years he served as a board member for Turning Point, a domestic violence agency in McHenry County.
He is survived by his wife, Anne; children, Brooke (Vincent) DeBartolo, Brian Broederdorf, Bradley Broederdorf, Erik (Vanessa) Santoro and Kimberly (Sanath) Dias; his mother, Marjorie Broederdorf; sisters, Bonnie (Louis) Vanaria and Lynn Broederdorf; brother, Dale Broederdorf; grandson, Leo Steel DeBartolo; and many nieces and nephews.
He also adored his pet, Bella Broederdorf
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Broederdorf; and his brother, Gerald Broederdorf.
In 2011, he and his wife, Anne, decided they were tired of the Chicago weather and moved west to Oro Valley, where he could enjoy the hobbies that he was truly passionate about. An avid Bears and Cubs fan to the end, no matter how disappointing his baseball team was, he always believed in "next year." He loved golfing, water volleyball, bicycling and just relaxing in his pool. He was quite the wine connoisseur and also a very competitive card player. He loved traveling, rock and roll concerts and could quote any "Seinfeld" episode because he had seen each one way too many times.
Dan Broederdorf was a man who was truly loved and respected by all. He was an inspiration to many and was passionate about many things. He lived his life to the fullest and encouraged others to do the same. He always held his family in the highest regard. It meant the world to him to spend time with his family, and we all loved him very much.
Dan will be missed by many, but most of all, his family. Dan was a kind husband, son, brother and a very loving father.
His children have many wonderful memories of him – from "shaving" with Dad to their favorite "One for the Money" game when they were little. With his blended family, more recent memories include "Broederdorf Bunch" family vacations, annual Father's Day trips to the race track and most of all having the honor of dancing with his daughter at her wedding. Dan's grandson, Leo, was already crazy about him at just three months old and will undoubtedly cherish the photos they shared knowing that he was able to meet his wonderful Grandpa.
These memories and many more will always hold a special place in the hearts of his wife and children.
Dan touched the lives of many individuals with his smile and generosity. He maintained his trademark sense of humor all the way to the end.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on May 17, 2013, at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St., Huntley.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Kidney Cancer Association or the American Cancer Society.

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