Sunday, February 19. 2023.
Beloved son of the late Bill and Dorothy Austin; loving brother of Dixie (Dennis) Moore, Tommy Austin and Vicki (Ed) Jelinek, cherished uncle of Julie (Jr. Broderson) Pickett, Christine and Carly Jelinek; adoring great-uncle of Gregory Kanaday and Leland Broderson. Our dearest nephew, cousin and friend to many.
Memorial visitation at Kutis Affton Chapel 10151 Gravois Rd. 63123 on Wednesday, February 22 from 5-9 pm. Interment will be held in private. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Kirkwood Theatre Guild appreciated.
My sincere condolences to Danny’s family and friends. I am grateful I had the opportunity to know Danny and to have worked in shows with him.
My sincere condolences to Danny’s family and friends. I am grateful I had the opportunity to know Danny and to have worked in shows with him.
Danny was such a light in this world. We met in 2009 when we did our first show together, and have been a team ever since. I am going to miss him dearly. We are all lucky for having Danny in our lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Danny was such a light in this world. We met in 2009 when we did our first show together, and have been a team ever since. I am going to miss him dearly. We are all lucky for having Danny in our lives. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
So sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss.
It has been my honor to have know Danny for many years. We have worked so many shows together and had a special friendship. I can’t post our normal greeting to each other in public as it was just something adult we called each other. We would always laugh at it afterwards.
Danny will be sorely missed by all. My deepest condolences to his loving family and other friends.
May the peace that passes all understanding be with us all as we go through this time of Danny’s passing.
It has been my honor to have know Danny for many years. We have worked so many shows together and had a special friendship. I can’t post our normal greeting to each other in public as it was just something adult we called each other. We would always laugh at it afterwards.
Danny will be sorely missed by all. My deepest condolences to his loving family and other friends.
May the peace that passes all understanding be with us all as we go through this time of Danny’s passing.
Few smiles and hugs were as cheerful and uplifting as yours, old friend. I will miss you so much.
Few smiles and hugs were as cheerful and uplifting as yours, old friend. I will miss you so much.
Words cannot express the light Danny brought to our lives. His laughter and sense of humor helped all of us make it through our work days. There is a huge hole in our hearts that will not be filled anytime soon.
Words cannot express the light Danny brought to our lives. His laughter and sense of humor helped all of us make it through our work days. There is a huge hole in our hearts that will not be filled anytime soon.
Danny was one of a kind. He was kind, funny and he would do anything for anyone. I got to know Danny for a short time but it felt like a lifetime. Not only was he a co worker, he was a great friend. My heart hurts and I miss him. My deepest condolences to his family.
Danny was one of a kind. He was kind, funny and he would do anything for anyone. I got to know Danny for a short time but it felt like a lifetime. Not only was he a co worker, he was a great friend. My heart hurts and I miss him. My deepest condolences to his family.
The world is a bit dimmer now without Danny’s smile.
May God’s Grace and peace surround you in your time of loss. We’re so sorry.
JD & Denise Is ade
The world is a bit dimmer now without Danny’s smile.
May God’s Grace and peace surround you in your time of loss. We’re so sorry.
JD & Denise Is ade
My heart aches with this news. I always felt a kinship with Danny. The best stage manager I have ever had the pleasure to work with. We just had an artistic connection. One of the best people I have known. I will miss him. My heart goes out to his family. Prayers.
My heart aches with this news. I always felt a kinship with Danny. The best stage manager I have ever had the pleasure to work with. We just had an artistic connection. One of the best people I have known. I will miss him. My heart goes out to his family. Prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Danny’s family during this difficult time. Deepest condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Danny’s family during this difficult time. Deepest condolences.
I can’t wrap my arms around this just yet. Danny and I bonded instantly when we first met. We took one look at each other and said we would be friends for life…and we were. I will miss hearing your voice on the other headset backstage. Rest in peace and rise in glory.
I can’t wrap my arms around this just yet. Danny and I bonded instantly when we first met. We took one look at each other and said we would be friends for life…and we were. I will miss hearing your voice on the other headset backstage. Rest in peace and rise in glory.
Working shows with Danny was always a joy. He always made things happen.
I will miss his very tall, strong hugs of greetings. They made my day.
Working shows with Danny was always a joy. He always made things happen.
I will miss his very tall, strong hugs of greetings. They made my day.
Danny was the kindest person. He was always happy to see us and he gave the best bear hugs. Danny, you may be gone from our lives but you will never be gone from our hearts. We love you
Danny was the kindest person. He was always happy to see us and he gave the best bear hugs. Danny, you may be gone from our lives but you will never be gone from our hearts. We love you
I am so shocked and sad. Danny was a fabulous assistant director, making everyone’s stage life easy. His warmth, humor, and genuine concern for people were beyond compare. He will truly be missed. My sympathy to his family.
I am so shocked and sad. Danny was a fabulous assistant director, making everyone’s stage life easy. His warmth, humor, and genuine concern for people were beyond compare. He will truly be missed. My sympathy to his family.
Danny was a special friend and will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched. I have so many fond memories of Danny and feel so blessed to have known him. He was truly a blessing in my life, and I will miss him. My prayer for his family is that God’s peace and love comforts you through the pain you’re feeling right now. My deepest condolences.
Danny was a special friend and will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched. I have so many fond memories of Danny and feel so blessed to have known him. He was truly a blessing in my life, and I will miss him. My prayer for his family is that God’s peace and love comforts you through the pain you’re feeling right now. My deepest condolences.
My sincere sympathies to Danny’s family. Without a doubt he was one of the most gracious and pleasant people I have met in a long time. We are going to miss him at the theater.
My sincere sympathies to Danny’s family. Without a doubt he was one of the most gracious and pleasant people I have met in a long time. We are going to miss him at the theater.
So sorry for your families loss. My prayers be with all of you. So sorry I could not make his memorial. Love to all of you.
So sorry for your families loss. My prayers be with all of you. So sorry I could not make his memorial. Love to all of you.
I’m heartbroken to hear of his passing. Danny was a sweet friend to me so many years ago and I’ve longed to visit. Free of this world. I’ll be looking for you in the stars, my friend.
I’m heartbroken to hear of his passing. Danny was a sweet friend to me so many years ago and I’ve longed to visit. Free of this world. I’ll be looking for you in the stars, my friend.
My thoughts and sympathy are with Danny’s friends and family. I met Danny at work over 20 years ago. He was always kind and helpful. He will be missed.
My thoughts and sympathy are with Danny’s friends and family. I met Danny at work over 20 years ago. He was always kind and helpful. He will be missed.
Rest in peace my beautiful sweet friend.
Rest in peace my beautiful sweet friend.
Danny was an old soul. So gentle, so kind and loving. Our many shows together were pure joy. I will miss you dear friend.
Danny was an old soul. So gentle, so kind and loving. Our many shows together were pure joy. I will miss you dear friend.
Danny was a great person to be around and could always find a way to make us laugh. We will never forget him after the impact he has made on all of us. We will truly miss him.
Danny was a great person to be around and could always find a way to make us laugh. We will never forget him after the impact he has made on all of us. We will truly miss him.
I had to take a few days to find the strength to write about Danny. He would have laughed at me for it, too. Not in a mean way, because that just wasn’t Danny. He would have laughed with me. Told me not to think too hard about it and just get it done. Being around Danny was just peaceful, happy, and a complete judgement free zone. There are few people who I connect with quickly. Danny managed to wiggle in and situate himself in my heart and that is where he will stay until I can see him again.
It’s rare to meet an angel on Earth, but we all did.
Until I see you again, my friend. I hope your family finds peace during this time, though, knowing you – you’re already there with them, their own guardian angel.
It’s never “goodbye”, it is “We will see each other, again”.
I had to take a few days to find the strength to write about Danny. He would have laughed at me for it, too. Not in a mean way, because that just wasn’t Danny. He would have laughed with me. Told me not to think too hard about it and just get it done. Being around Danny was just peaceful, happy, and a complete judgement free zone. There are few people who I connect with quickly. Danny managed to wiggle in and situate himself in my heart and that is where he will stay until I can see him again.
It’s rare to meet an angel on Earth, but we all did.
Until I see you again, my friend. I hope your family finds peace during this time, though, knowing you – you’re already there with them, their own guardian angel.
It’s never “goodbye”, it is “We will see each other, again”.
I loved working with Danny on various shows and seeing him around town. He will be missed and stages won’t shine as bright
I loved working with Danny on various shows and seeing him around town. He will be missed and stages won’t shine as bright
I always knew a show was in good hands when Danny was part of it . He was an absolute gem to work with . Rest in peace, Dear One .
I always knew a show was in good hands when Danny was part of it . He was an absolute gem to work with . Rest in peace, Dear One .
My condolences to Danny’s family and friends, may you find peace and comfort in your memories. He was one of the good ones, kind, funny and would do anything for you. He will be deeply missed by so many.
My condolences to Danny’s family and friends, may you find peace and comfort in your memories. He was one of the good ones, kind, funny and would do anything for you. He will be deeply missed by so many.
Such a shocking loss. Knowing Danny was involved in a show was a comfort. He was always sweet and kind (even when he was trying to be ferocious), well-organized, and someone who seemed to love seeing others in the spotlight and supporting them. I will miss hearing him yell, “Quiet on set!” and seeing the twinkle in his eye when he was being just a little bit naughty. My sincere condolences to his family.
Such a shocking loss. Knowing Danny was involved in a show was a comfort. He was always sweet and kind (even when he was trying to be ferocious), well-organized, and someone who seemed to love seeing others in the spotlight and supporting them. I will miss hearing him yell, “Quiet on set!” and seeing the twinkle in his eye when he was being just a little bit naughty. My sincere condolences to his family.
It is now 5:04 PM
At 5 O’clockPM exactly, threat of rain and wind was gone and the SUN shined right down on my patio.
What a magical spirit Danny has.
It is now 5:04 PM
At 5 O’clockPM exactly, threat of rain and wind was gone and the SUN shined right down on my patio.
What a magical spirit Danny has.
To know him was to love him.
To know him was to love him.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I met Danny only a few times whilst at KTG. He was just the brightest light (including the lights on stage). He outshone everyone everywhere. I hope that reading all these memories/comments will bring you a bit of peace, knowing how many – many people loved and adored Danny.
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I met Danny only a few times whilst at KTG. He was just the brightest light (including the lights on stage). He outshone everyone everywhere. I hope that reading all these memories/comments will bring you a bit of peace, knowing how many – many people loved and adored Danny.
Danny was happiest off stage meticulously doing everything to help the performers shine, so when it was his official job to welcome the audience before each performance, he was uncomfortable. Someone suggested that he tote me along for company, and he said , “I love Judy, and Judy loves me. Great!”, and that was the start of what we called our “Dog and Pony Shows! We were never sure who was the dog and who was the pony, but we had so much fun! Frank and I shared so many lunches, dinners, parades , high points, and low points with Danny that I just cannot contain the tears. I dearly miss you, my friend but I shall always treasure those memories.
Danny was happiest off stage meticulously doing everything to help the performers shine, so when it was his official job to welcome the audience before each performance, he was uncomfortable. Someone suggested that he tote me along for company, and he said , “I love Judy, and Judy loves me. Great!”, and that was the start of what we called our “Dog and Pony Shows! We were never sure who was the dog and who was the pony, but we had so much fun! Frank and I shared so many lunches, dinners, parades , high points, and low points with Danny that I just cannot contain the tears. I dearly miss you, my friend but I shall always treasure those memories.
A kind and gentle man. Deepest sympathy to his family and scores of friends. An inestimable loss to the theater community.
A kind and gentle man. Deepest sympathy to his family and scores of friends. An inestimable loss to the theater community.