Robin Dannen

Robin Dale Dannen, 50, would tell you that her greatest passion in life was her family. Robin, a woman with a heart created for giving to others, died on July 31, 2021 in a tragic house fire. Robin is survived by her best friend and husband, Todd Dannen of Chancellor, and her three children: Xander Dannen, Lennox; Emilee (fiancé, Bobby Green) Dannen, Kansas City; and Ethan Dannen, Vermillion. Born October 20, 1970, Robin was the beautifully spirited daughter of Tom and Jean Irwin of Sioux Falls. She was loved by her sister Julia Irwin, Sioux Falls, and brother Jeffrey Irwin (Rebecca), Sioux Falls. She is fondly remembered by her father-in-law, Gary Dannen, Chancellor; and in-laws, Gale Dannen (Penny), Tea; Joy (Paul) Schreurs, Lennox; Timothy Dannen, Chancellor; Jill (Reuben) Brown, Lennox; and Mary (Travis Irwin) Dannen, Chancellor. She was an aunt to many nieces and nephews. Robin spent most of her life being loved by her husband Todd. Her contagious spirit and unbridled fervor for all things sweet and adventurous has left her family with memories of creative parties, thrill-seeking trips to amusement parks, culinary masterpieces that were often shared with family and friends, and for the last several years, a zany, slight obsession with Stan Lee and his team of Super Heroes, specifically Spider-Man. Amidst the memories, there were countless photos taken by Robin with her family and friends. She loved to capture moments shared with photos. Her happiness within that flash of time echoed in the still reflection of her brilliant smile and beauty. Xander will always remember his deployment in Afghanistan. Robin was awarded as one of the most supportive and caring mothers due to the high volume of love sealed into endless care packages to be shared with troops. But mostly, despite life's challenges, Robin loved her family in such a way that each one of them knew without a doubt that they were loved. The family is determined to rebuild their home with Robin's legacy of extraordinary kindness and love. In death, Robin was greeted by loved ones Larry Irwin, Dale and Marcene Mossefin, Marjo Dannen, and her beloved chihuahuas, Beefy and Gizmo. Both services will be held at the Chancellor Reformed Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 8, 5-7 pm, with family present. A Memorial service to celebrate Robin's life will be held at 10 am on Monday, August 9. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the GoFundMe Fundraising Platform (GoFundMe.com, Robin Dannen Memorial), or to one of the Community Fire Departments who were called to the fire at the family home. The family offers their deepest gratitude to the Chancellor, Worthing, Lennox, Viborg, Davis, Parker, Hurley, and Tea Fire Departments.

Robin Dannen

October 20, 1970 - July 31, 2021

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