William F. Danielson Jr., director of personnel & employee relations, Oakland, Calif., 1979–80; director of personnel, Sacramento, Calif., 1970–79; director of personnel, Berkeley, Calif., 1955–70; manager, personnel services, Michigan Municipal League, 1952–55; and assistant manager, Michigan Municipal League, 1949–52. Bill died peacefully at his home in Napa. Members interested in offering condolences to Bill's family should contact his daughter, Jean Hasser, at jdhasser@yahoo.com or 707-259-1552.  

John Michael Downes, city administrative officer, New Carrollton, Md., 2005–12; town manager, Ridgely, Md., 1997–2004; circuit rider town manager, Caroline County, Md., 1996–97; town manager, Rock Hall, Md., 1991–95; and utilities manager, Milton, Del, 1987–90. Read his complete obituary here.