Retired U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sergeant Edwin Ross Dangler, Jr., 78, died peacefully in his Quinlan home on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025.
Ed, an Ohio native, happily spent most of his life in Texas. He cherished his time outdoors, engaging in golf, archery, hunting, classic cars, traveling, and fishing. However, his greatest joy was being with his family, a love that was evident in every moment he spent with them.
Ed and his wife, Paula, were married for 37 years. He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin R. Dangler, Sr. of Salem, Ohio; mother, Loretta Edna (Kraus) Dangler of Salem, Ohio; sister, Patricia Dangler Gray of Salem, Ohio; mother-in-law, Pauline Carpenter Grayson of Sulphur Springs, Texas; and lifelong friends, Jeanne Ely Sprague of Emory, Texas; and Verla Madison of Salem, Ohio.
Survivors include his wife, Paula; sons Steve Dangler of Campbell, Texas; Jason Sickles (Julie) of Las Colinas, Texas; Jacob Sickles (Adrienne) of Wilmington, North Carolina; grandchildren Tayler Wilson of Naples, Texas; Jasper Sickles of Wilmington, North Carolina; Oliver Sickles of Wilmington, North Carolina; goddaughter Angelica Davis of San Antonio; and Shih Tzu besties, Logan and Luci of Quinlan, Texas.
After leaving the Air Force, Ed worked for the U.S. government until he retired again in 2015. He was a competitive archer, winning numerous state and national championships. He was also a regular at Stone River Golf Club in Royse City and proudly played golf in 43 states.
Ed requested no public service, only to be remembered in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His final resting place will be at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.
