Daniel L. Ash Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Daniel L. Ash died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday May 12th, 2022. He was 85. Dan, who was born on Christmas Day 1936, was the only child of the late Cyril and Stella Ash. Dan was a proud graduate of Flaget High School and the University of Louisville where he received a degree in Chemical Engineering from the JB Speed School in 1959. Following graduation Dan enjoyed a successful career in the Chemical industry including 26 years at the Rohm and Haas Company. He retired from Rohm and Haas in 1991 as the President of Rohm and Haas Kentucky, Inc. Following his time at Rohm and Haas, Dan provided consulting services to companies related to business and management leadership. Throughout his career Dan was involved in countless community and professional associations which included numerous leadership and Board positions. He was a member and onetime chair of the University of Louisville Board of Overseers, Past President of the UofL National Alumni Association, and a Member of the Pritchard Committee for Education Improvement in Kentucky. Dan was also involved with Junior Achievement, the Louisville Chamber of Commerce and the St. Patrick School foundation. Dan was preceded in death by his first wife Carole, his daughter Debra, and his second wife Julie. He and Carole were happily married for 43 years, and they had three other children: David (Sheila), Steven (Lisa), and Patrick (Becky Johnson) and between those families there are 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Dan married Julie in 2001 and that added another wonderful group of children, grandchildren and great grandchildren to his extended family. He and Julie had 20 great years together and they enjoyed splitting their time between Louisville and St. Pete Beach in Florida. Dan was an avid tennis player and he loved to travel the world whether it was for one of his civic organizations or with family. He was a big fan of UofL sports, especially the men’s basketball team. He was a devout Catholic and was active in the St. Patrick Catholic community for many years. Family and Friends are invited to call on Friday May 20th from 4pm to 8pm at Ratterman Funeral Home at 3800 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY. A Catholic Burial Service will be held at 10am on Saturday 21st at 10am in the Chapel at Ratterman’s Funeral Home. A private Interment at Cave Hill Cemetery will occur at a later date. In lieu of flowers Dan requested that contributions be made to the Kentucky Special Olympics.

Daniel L. Ash

December 25, 1936 - May 12, 2022

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