Donald E. Danser

Donald E. Danser of Mount Holly died suddenly on June 15, 2015 at his residence. He was 69. Born in Mount Holly, Don was a lifelong Mount Holly resident. He was a 1963 graduate of Rancocas Valley Regional High School. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Montclair State College in 1967 and earned a Master’s Degree in Latin and Classical Civilization from Trinity College. Mr. Danser returned to his alma mater in 1972 to teach English and began his coaching career. After three years as a cross country assistant, Don became the Red Devils’ head cross country coach in 1976. With a record of 81-36 over 10 seasons, his squads won two league titles and one county championship. Mr. Danser was also an assistant track coach for eight years. Don also became a track and field official in the mid 1970s, and started directing many Burlington County and South Jersey track and cross country meets. In the 80’s he became Program Director for the South Jersey Coaches Winter meets. Don retired from teaching at Rancocas Valley in 1997 to take a position at the NJSIAA as project manager. He remained Tournament Director for cross-country, indoor track, and outdoor track. In addition, Mr. Danser became responsible for championship souvenir programs. He was promoted to Assistant Director of the NJSIAA in 2001. The son of the late Claude Danser, Sr., Mr. Danser is survived by his mother Susann Danser of Mount Holly; brothers: Kenny of PA, Tommy of Mt. Laurel, Jerry of Mt. Holly, & Roger of Pemberton; sisters: Lillian Rucker of TN, Susann Brosius of FL, & Beth Daley of Riverside and numerous nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late: Claude Jr., George, David, and Elaine. Friends may visit with the family on Saturday from 9-11 AM at the Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mount Holly. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Baptist Cemetery, Mount Holly. Contributions in Don’s Memory may be made to NJSIAA so that a scholarship fund will be created in Don’s memory, which will provide an annual scholarship to a XC or Track & Field student-athlete to be presented at the NJSIAA’s Annual Scholar Athlete Luncheon. Please make checks payable to: NJSIAA, Attn: Colleen Maguire, Director of Finance, PO Box 487, Robbinsville, NJ 08691

Donald E. Danser

October 29, 1945 - June 15, 2015