SFC Daniel Richard Hamilton US Army, (Ret.), 85, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away September 16, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. Dan was born on March 21, 1935 to Oscar and Bertha Hamilton on the Southside of Chicago, IL, the oldest of four children.
After his graduation from Chicago Vocational High School (CVS) he enlisted into the United States Army in 1953. During Dan’s military career he served two tours in Vietnam, the first was in 1967 with the 4th Infantry Division and the 2nd tour in 1970 with the 1st Cavalry. Among his military awards were the Bronze Star, 1 Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Air Medal with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters. His military service included many assignments in Germany (Bad Kreuznach, Giessen, Hanau, Oberammergau), Vietnam, and Ft. Carson, Colorado.
While serving in Bad Kreuznack, Germany he met and married the love of his life, Eva Fuhrmann, in 1956. Together they started a family and were blessed with 8 children. After 21 years in the Army, he retired in 1974 where he owned and operated an Exxon service station. Dan moved to Saudi Arabia for 10 years where he worked for Vinnell Corp providing military training, logistics and support. Once home he dedicated his final years of service to Ft. Carson’s Facility Engineers. Dan and Eva were active members of the Colorado Springs Germania Club since 1974.
Dan had a deep love for his family, friends and country. Growing up in Chicago he was loyal to his favorite team- the Chicago Bears, White Sox, and Cubs. Colorado became home and he found his love for the Denver Broncos. Dan could move and groove to any beat especially when it came to the Jitterbug, Polka, or the Chicken Dance. He was a gentle soul with unending kindness that would make anyone feel as though they were his favorite person in the world.
Dan will be greatly missed by those that loved him. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 64 years, Eva; his brother Robert Hamilton; his eight children: Brigitte (Kevin) Brown, Gerhard (Rhonda) Hamilton, Barbara Dukart, Daniel Jr. (Christy) Hamilton, Cindy (Greg) Moler, Susie (Leo) Lloyd, Gabriele (Steve) Rouiller and William Hamilton; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren, and (2) bundles of joy on the way. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, his brother William, his sister Gail, and his son-in-law Donald Dukart.
With deepest respect for his wishes, Daniel was cremated and will be laid to rest at Pikes Peak National Cemetery in Colorado Springs at a future date.
A ceremony with military honors to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Boulevard.
Judy Pyles
22 Sep 2020Prayer ? be with families and friends he will always be loved by all. And always be there in your heart ❤. God took home a very special guy.
Robert D. Hamilton
22 Sep 2020My brother Daniel was the oldest sibling and had parents that did not live long. Mother died at 45 and Father at 52. It was quite a hard life for all of the siblings, Gail, William and Robert and Daniel. We all ended up in different parts of the U.S. CO, AZ. CA, and PA. We did have a reunion in the 1980’s in AZ with all of them and the wives and husband. It was too bad that we all lived so far from one another. Rest in peace Daniel we will all meet again.
ROBERT HAMILTON
Gerhard Hamilton
24 Sep 2020Hi Uncle Bob,
Thanks for sharing in our family’s story. You take care “Uncas”
Love, Gerhard
Anonymous
23 Sep 2020Thank you, For your help and kind words. I know now how it feels now.
Janice ricciuti hall
22 Sep 2020So sorry for your loss.he will be missed and remembered
Heather Netzler
22 Sep 2020Jen, Jess and Hamilton Family, I am so sorry for your families loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynne Campbell
22 Sep 2020Condolences to the family
Patrick Arthurs
24 Sep 2020Condolences to the Hamilton family. SFC Hamilton was an awesome family man, mentor, and Soldier. I will always have fond memories of him. God Bless him, Mrs Hamilton and the whole Hamilton family.
Gerhard Hamilton
27 Sep 2020Thank you Pat for your kind words. O’gau was a special assignment for our family. My father had a sense of community for the O’gau kids, chaperoning the AYA so us kids had a place to go enjoy ourselves, coaching the “Imps” baseball team and driving the bus for the AYA basketball team to the European championship where you guys won the tournament championship for our small community. Out hearts are heavy but they are at peace. Thank You.
Gerhard Hamilton
27 Sep 2020Thank you Pat for your kind words. O’gau was a special assignment for our family. My father had a sense of community for the O’gau kids, chaperoning the AYA so us kids had a place to go enjoy ourselves, coaching the “Imps” baseball team and driving the bus for the AYA basketball team to the European championship where you guys won the tournament championship for our small community. Out hearts are heavy but they are at peace. Thank You.