Danny E. Laughner, 79, of Michigantown, died on July 12, 2019 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1939 in Clinton County to Paul and Bernice (Altic) Laughner. He married Virginia M. Hurt on September 18, 1964 in Frankfort and she preceded him in death on March 2, 2015.
Danny was a 1957 graduate of Michigantown High School where he was a member of the “Gander” Basketball Team. He was owner/operator of Laughner & Son Construction and later L & L Seamless Guttering. He was a member of the Boyleston Baptist Church and a former member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed fishing trips to Canada, and anything outdoors. An avid sports fan he played and pitched in different fastpitch softball leagues, especially liked the L.A. Dodgers, Purdue Athletics, and loved his yearly trips to Atlantic City and Las Vegas.
He is survived by one son; one daughter-in-law; and two grandchildren. Danny was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Brian Laughner; and two sisters, Velma Stewart and Sarah Bartley.
A funeral service celebrating Danny’s life will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 10:30 AM. at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort. Burial will follow in Whiteman Cemetery. A visitation will take place from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the funeral home.
Family Members
Parents
Paul Emerson Laughner
1904–1973
Bernice Edna Altic Laughner
1909–1989
Spouse
Virginia Mae Hurt Laughner
1938–2015 (m. 1964)
Siblings
Velma Mae Laughner Stewart
1928–2003
Sarah Ellen Laughner Bartley
1933–2002
Children
Brian Keith Laughner
1966–1999
