1926
Selwyn
2022
Selwyn Lloyd Dante
May 30, 1926 — April 11, 2022
Selwyn Lloyd Dante, a veteran of World War II and a resident of Houston, Texas passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at the age of 95. After several months of declining health, Selwyn died peacefully with his family by his side.
Sel, as he was known to many, was born in Dermott, Arkansas on May 30,1926 to father Joseph Dante and mother Gladys Wilenzick Dante. After graduating from Winnsboro High School in 1944, he went on to attend Louisiana State University where he met his future wife June Lustberg Dante. At 18 years old, Sel was drafted and spent nearly 2 years in Europe fighting for our freedom in the Battle of the Bulge. He received numerous accolades for his service including, the highest decoration, by the President of the Republic of France. He was appointed a Chevalier of the French National Order of the Legion of Honor. Selwyn was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as president of many charitable organizations. He also had the privilege of taking the Honor Flight to Washington, DC. After the war, Sel married June in 1949 and together they lived in Columbia, Louisiana raising their 3 children while running a successful dry goods store. Sel was an avid golf player and skilled bridge player. There was not a single card game he could not play. One of Sel’s greatest feats in golf was making 4 holes-in-one.
Sel was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife June, second wife Betty Mae Dante and brother Jules Dante. He is remembered with love by his children Gary (Cathy) Dante, Jan (Steven) Kaplan, Craig (Teng) Dante, grandchildren Ashlee (Tyson) McEldowney, Lindsey (Phillip) Smith, Adam Kaplan, Lauren (Alex) Benoit, Jeffery Kaplan, Jasmine Dante, brother Morris Dante; and great grandchildren Connor, Lillian, Colton, Lucy and Gary.
His funeral will be held at Rosena Chapel Cemetery, 101 S 11th St, Monroe, LA 71201, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM. A visitation before the service will begin at 9:30AM. The family will be there to welcome friends and relatives.
Sel, as he was known to many, was born in Dermott, Arkansas on May 30,1926 to father Joseph Dante and mother Gladys Wilenzick Dante. After graduating from Winnsboro High School in 1944, he went on to attend Louisiana State University where he met his future wife June Lustberg Dante. At 18 years old, Sel was drafted and spent nearly 2 years in Europe fighting for our freedom in the Battle of the Bulge. He received numerous accolades for his service including, the highest decoration, by the President of the Republic of France. He was appointed a Chevalier of the French National Order of the Legion of Honor. Selwyn was a proud member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as president of many charitable organizations. He also had the privilege of taking the Honor Flight to Washington, DC. After the war, Sel married June in 1949 and together they lived in Columbia, Louisiana raising their 3 children while running a successful dry goods store. Sel was an avid golf player and skilled bridge player. There was not a single card game he could not play. One of Sel’s greatest feats in golf was making 4 holes-in-one.
Sel was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife June, second wife Betty Mae Dante and brother Jules Dante. He is remembered with love by his children Gary (Cathy) Dante, Jan (Steven) Kaplan, Craig (Teng) Dante, grandchildren Ashlee (Tyson) McEldowney, Lindsey (Phillip) Smith, Adam Kaplan, Lauren (Alex) Benoit, Jeffery Kaplan, Jasmine Dante, brother Morris Dante; and great grandchildren Connor, Lillian, Colton, Lucy and Gary.
His funeral will be held at Rosena Chapel Cemetery, 101 S 11th St, Monroe, LA 71201, on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at 10:00 AM. A visitation before the service will begin at 9:30AM. The family will be there to welcome friends and relatives.
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