Daniel Paul Guckenheimer passed away on Aug. 12, 2022.
Dan was born in Tel Aviv, Israel, to Eva and Ernest Guckenheimer on Oct. 10, 1943.
Dan moved to the USA as a young child and grew up in Syracuse, New York. He became a Major in the Air Force. He earned his B.S. in finance at the University of Houston, where he met his wife, Helen. His career included hospital, banking, and financial management.
Dan enjoyed researching natural medicine and providing health advice to his friends. He was fondly referred to as Dr. Dan. He also loved grilling and dining at Jack Stack, his favorite restaurant. Dan enjoyed walking, keeping a regiment of eating/life habits, and living in Kansas. He appreciated Sylvia Nester, his caregiver, for taking care of him in the last year of his life. Dan was a generous supporter of the Jewish Community Foundation.
Dan is survived by: Daughter, Julie Guckenheimer, grandchildren include Marcelle, Brody, and Harper Kadosh of Overland Park, Kansas. Daughter, Debra Guckenheimer Ph.D. and Noam Perry, with grandchildren Ilana and Ari Guckenheimer of Berkley, California. Dan’s brother Peter and Sylvia Guckenheimer of California, their daughter Alicia Guckenheimer and Max Harrell, and daughter Sophia. Max and Annie Harrell with children Charlie, Vivian and Titan. Westley and Megan Harrell and their children Frankie and Louis.
Dan’s East Coast family includes niece/nephews: Karen and David Guckenheimer Piccoli, their children Joshua and Sarah Piccoli of Maryland. Steven, Paul, Vivien Guckenheimer and Susan and Larry Guckenheimer and her children Jacob and Noah of Maryland. His oldest cousin Doris Forst, residing in Florida.
He was preceded in death by his wife Helen Guckenheimer and first cousin Eric Guckenheimer.
A graveside service was held at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery on Aug. 15. Rabbi Moshe Grussgott of Kehilath Israel officiated.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Guckenheimer Family Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation, 5801 W. 115th St., Suite 104, Overland Park, KS 66211.
