Daniel Appelo Email & Phone Number

Daniel Bruce Appelo passed away on June 17, 2011. Dan is the beloved husband of Lisa Marie Walker Appelo and devoted father to Benjamin, Rachel, Nicholas, Seth, Zachary, Matthew and Annalise Appelo. Dan was born on January 12, 1964 in East Orange, New Jersey. He spent several boyhood years in Johannesburg, South Africa and later moved to Gainesville, Florida, graduating from Buchholz High School in 1982. In 1984, Dan married his high school sweetheart, Lisa Marie Walker. He went on to earn a B.S. in Business Administration, with honors, from the University of Florida in 1987. In 2003, Dan moved to Jacksonville as the Director of Human Resources of Coastal Construction Products Corporation and created a public works division, overseeing the repair and maintenance of bridges, water and sewer projects throughout Florida. Dan gave his life to the Lord at 7 years old. He was an active member of First Baptist Church, Jacksonville, and taught Sunday School for 6th grade boys. He was also active and held office in several statewide industry groups. Dan was inducted into Rotary of South Jacksonville in 2007 as a Paul Harris fellow, served as Treasurer for two years from 2009-2011 and was to serve as Secretary from 2011-2012. Dan was an avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. He loved fly fishing and any experience in the field. He delighted in passing down these loves to his children and spent much time teaching them about the beautiful outdoors. Dan is survived by his wife, Lisa, and seven children: Benjamin, Rachel, Nicholas, Seth, Zachary, Matthew and Annalise; his mother, Jane Appelo (Bradenton); his brothers David (Port Charlotte), Jonathan (Bronson) and Peter (Los Angeles); and many dear friends and family. Friends have asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Appelo Children's Scholarship Fund at WellsFargo account #3981663424.

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