We here in Palmyra lost a special friend, fellow saint and a wonderful brother of Christ.
It is with sadness that we lost Barton Dahneke a few days ago. He was an extremely intelligent man with a sincere heart that knew the scriptures and he taught us with passion. When he gave a lesson he always had us learning and he would ask very deep questions that made us think and find answers.
He was a science major with a PHD, he was an author, teacher and I was honored to be a home teacher for him and his beloved wife Marilyn for the years. He and his wife would sit with me and at times we would go deeper into the gospel for that was where Bart was comfortable, he always wanted to go to the very limits of knowledge, and yes he made me so welcome into their saintly home/farm in Palmyra.
Often Bart and I would stand beside each other in the ward choir and he never missed a beat or note, Yes I fed off his voice, his knowledge and his speccial spirit. Now, Bart is in a heavenly mansion prepared just for him and I am blessed in my life for knowing such a great man, a brother of Christ, an awesome husband, father, grandfather/great, and a friend to all.
I know one day I will see him again and stand beside him in a heavenly choir. I love you Bart, till we meet again my friend. A Paul Reynolds Palmyra Ward, NY.