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Joseph Daniel “Danny” Mayer, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on June 10th, 2025. Danny was born in Cincinnati, OH on August 12th, 1982 to Karen (Groh) and Joe Mayer. He was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Karen.
Danny is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth (Elsener) Mayer and his children, Joseph, Kay, Michael, MaryAnne, Theresa, Agatha; parents, Joe and Maureen Mayer; brothers and sisters, Maria (Dave), Erin, Tim (Maria), Lauren (Eric), Patrick (MacKenzie), and Colleen (Daniel); and grandmother Margie Groh.
His educational journey started at St. Therese Southgate. After graduating from Newport Central Catholic High School, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Bellarmine University and then a Master’s Degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.
While Danny had a very successful professional life in marketing, his legacy is found in his family and faith. Danny met the love of his life, Elizabeth (Elsener) Mayer, at Bellarmine University. Danny and Elizabeth were blessed with six children: Joseph, Kay, Michael, MaryAnne, Theresa, Agatha and three babies who are in heaven. He was a devoted father who taught his children to work hard, be honest and live with gratitude. Danny Mayer was a strong example for his family of living with integrity and of treating others with patience and kindness. Danny was active in his faith as both a parishioner at St. Joseph Crescent Springs and as a father. He led his family in prayer to end each day.
Danny loved time with his family. He spent much time chauffeuring his children around and cheering them on at their various sporting events. He dedicated time to dates with his daughters and “man time” with his sons. He loved big family parties with his large extended family, including his 54 adoring nieces and nephews. He was the ultimate host and a master chef. His ribs, fresh off the grill, and late night nachos made creatively with the ingredients available at the time, will be greatly missed. Danny was famous for wearing well-worn, decades old t-shirts, hats, and shoes.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 13, 2025 from 3pm to 7pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Crescent Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 14 at 10am at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Crescent Springs. Danny will be laid to rest at St. Stephen Cemetery in Fort Thomas, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Covington Catholic High School or Notre Dame Academy, where his children attend school. Online condolences can be left at https://www.LinnemannFuneralHomes.com/
St. Joseph Catholic Church (Crescent Springs)
2470 Lorraine Ct.Crescent Springs KY 41017
St. Joseph Catholic Church (Crescent Springs)
2470 Lorraine Ct.Crescent Springs KY 41017
St. Stephen Cemetery
Address: 523 Alexandria Pike Ft. Thomas, KY 41075J. Daniel Mayer
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Danny Mayer
My heart is just broken at the death of this dear boy. My memory of him playing with my son Jonathan Vinson at NCC and he sustained an injury and he had to quit playing basketball. I remember him bringing in his uniform into the court when the team was getting ready to play. He had tears on his face. I loved this kid and the way he played and felt so sorry that he had to give up the rest of the season due to his injury. I am praying for Elizabeth and all the kids.
I remember when the I was at the Cov Cath football game for my grandsons and the oldest of Danny’s son won the title for Track and Field and the Whole Stadium stood up and cheered for him. Susan Vinson [email protected]
Deepest Sympathy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Susan & Wayne Vinson
In prayer and hope
Our daughter and son-in-law, Natalie and Chris Johnson, have told us so much about your wonderful family, so we grieve with them, offering our prayers, sacrifice and hope for Dan’s resurrection and new life.
Patrick and Joan Morand
So sorry for your loss.
We are keeping each of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, The Schuster Family
Prayers
Dear Elizabeth and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. It was very obvious when I would see your family sitting together in front of me in church, that your faith and love is very strong. I am certain that that same faith and love will see you through this difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings!
Sister Mary Judith Niewahner, SND
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
To Dan’s Family, especially Elizabeth and the children,
My family and I are keeping all of you in our prayers. Dan and I worked together for several years in the Empower Media Marketing analytics department. We enjoyed making one another laugh and had many conversations about family and our shared faith. At one company party, my wife and I spent most of the night enjoying delightful conversation with Dan and Elizabeth. His wife and children were the great loves of his life. He was my friend and I am devastated by his unexpected passing.
The last conversation we had was at a cross country meet where we both had sons running. We had a great time trading stories and catching up with one another.
God love, bless and protect you,
The Schuette Family (Rob, Mary Jo, John-Paul and Steve)
Deepest sympathy
My deepest sympathy to Danny’s family. This was so sad and shocking to hear. I went to high school with Danny and although we weren’t close he was always very kind and seemed to always have a smile on his face. My thoughts and prayers to all his family and friends. May God bring peace to you all as you go through this difficult time.
With many prayers
Dear Liz and children and Elsener family, I am so so very sorry to hear of this terrible loss after losing your other Danny not long ago. My family has been and will continue to pray for yours. Our Lady, you who know all our sorrows, please wrap your mantle around Liz and the children during this time of their deep sorrow. St. Joseph, pray for us. Emily (Wescott) Glicksman and family
With many prayers
Dear Liz and children and Elsener family, I am so so very sorry to hear of this terrible loss after losing your other Danny not long ago. My family has been and will continue to pray for yours. Our Lady, you who know all our sorrows, please wrap your mantle around Liz and the children during this time of their deep sorrow. St. Joseph, pray for us.
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