Baldwin, Danny 1948-2024 St. Joseph, Mo.
By NewsPress Now
Danny Baldwin, 76, St. Joseph, passed away Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024.
He was born Oct. 28, 1948, in St. Joseph, to William “Babe” and Goldie (DeSpain) Baldwin. He was a graduate of Benton High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree and Master’s Degree in engineering from Missouri University of Science & Technology. Danny was a mechanical engineer for Burns & McDonnell.
Danny married Linda Palmer on June 24, 1971. She survives of the home.
Danny was very involved in his community and profession. He was an active member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church, a board member of the St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association, officiated for high school soccer games, was a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, Reserve Officers Association, Boy Scouts of America, Moila Shrine, and Scottish Rite 32nd Degree AF & AM.
He also served his country as a colonel in the U.S. Army Reserves for 35 years.
Danny was a devoted family man. He loved the many adventures of travel with his wife Linda, Hawaii being one of his many favorites. They also enjoyed their season tickets each year to the dinner playhouse in Kansas City. He loved to have his family together for holidays or even just for a get together. His whole world revolved around his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He enjoyed spending his free time attending his grandchild and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. Danny was very involved with the Saint Joseph Soccer Association and loved being a part of that community. Soccer has always had a very special place in Danny’s heart starting when his children played then continuing to watch his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play. Danny was a very kind selfless man and he would be happy to lend a hand to anyone in need without a second thought.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Linda; sons, Sean Baldwin, of St. Joseph, and Andrew Baldwin (Kim Baldwin), of Maryville, Missouri; daughter, Charlotte Prine, of Independence, Missouri; grandchildren, Ivory O’Meara (Preston O’Meara), Taylor Baldwin, Ethan Baldwin, Daniel Prine, Aleza Piveral, William and Steven Prine; great-grandchildren, Dreyton, Royce, and Indy O’Meara; brother, Roger Baldwin (Belinda Baldwin), of St. Joseph; and sister, April Baldwin, of St. Joseph;
Farewell Services and Public Livestream 10 a.m. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Joseph Youth Soccer Association.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.
