Robert Daniel Carter obituary

Robert Daniel Carter

4/8/1956 - 7/29/2019

Obituary For Robert Daniel Carter

Robert Daniel “Burns” Carter, 63, of Steubenville, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Valley Hospice. He was born April 8, 1956 in Steubenville a son of the late Harold “Burns” & Dean “Dunnie” Rakich Carter. He was a graduate of Steubenville Big Red and attended The Ohio State University. Dan was born and raised in Steubenville, spent his last months “at home” and lived around the world. His career in entertainment, resort development and vacation ownership took him to Las Vegas, St. Maarten, Virginia, New Orleans, locations throughout Florida and Lake Tahoe. Dan was “larger than life” in stature and personality, always bringing laughter and joy into the room. He was generous and kind and always willing to help anyone in need. Dan was the consummate story teller, all of them based upon his many acquaintances, travels and adventures. He enjoyed his cigars and appreciated a good libation. His humor, his laughter, his smile and his huge heart will be missed by many loved ones throughout the world.

In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his brother Raymond “Pumpkin” Carter; uncle Duke Rakich; aunt Celia “Mimi” and uncle George Sarap.

He is survived by his sons Dean (Sarah) Carter and Steven Carter, all of Carson City, NV, Joel (Tatiana) Carter and Daniel (Laura) Carter, all of Texas; long-time companion and fiancée Kari Davis and her children Nicole and Logan, all of St. Louis, MO; aunt Florence Rakich; niece Ashley Carter; sister-in-law Cindi Overholt Carter; several very special cousins and their children who were all very close to Dan, and many valued lifelong friends who were family to Dan.

A Celebration of Dan’s Life and Legacy will be held at The Spot Bar, 217 S. Fourth St. in Steubenville for family and friends on Friday, August 2, 2019 from 5-7 p.m.

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09/03/2024

Valerie Truini

Dear family, so sorry for your loss please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers and pray that God will help you through this difficult time
09/03/2024

Michelle Tedreau

It was at our 40th class reunion I saw Danny for the first time since graduation. Never did I imagine it would be the last time I would see him. His smile was infectious and could light up the room. Rest well, my friend.
09/03/2024

Expression of Sympathy

A SENTIMENTAL THOUGHTS was ordered on July 30, 2019
09/03/2024

Buko and Marie Jeanne Bauk

To our son in law Joel and his brothers, plus family, we are very sorry for your loss and send you our sincere condolences . You are in our thoughts and prayers.We love you.
09/03/2024

Patricia Dalesio

To Dan's entire family, I offer my deepest condolences......I will never forget his beautiful eyes and smile....and especially that great personality.....May he rest in peace.....
09/03/2024

Brent Eddy

I worked for Dan and always appreciated his leadership and no BS style. He was a good man that will be missed by many.
09/03/2024

Nancy Magyer

To Dan's family and all those who were a part of his life,I am so very sorry for your loss and wish you much strength to manage your time of grief. May it help to find peace in remembering your dearest moments with him. Memories of Dan remain very much heartfelt, touching and as large as his stature. Just like his father, he was a consummate gentleman, respectful and respected. Attesting to his obituary, he was indeed generous, kind, personable and had a zeal for life's best. He was a man of integrity, had a strong love for family and loyalty to his friends. I'll be forever grateful to have shared such special memories with this beautiful, charming soul. RIP dear Dan.
09/03/2024

Sherry Waldman

A very nice person. Met him in Las Vegas in the late 70s with my friend and nursing classmate Debbie Boyd, who went to Big Red with Danny
09/03/2024

Steve Mikita

I am so sorry for your loss! Danny was my best friend in every sense of the word when I was growing up! We met in elementary school. He was taller than our kindergarten teacher at McKinley Elementary! He always made me laugh, and was always there during sad and lonely times! His personality was absolutely captivating and I always came away feeling better about life just hanging out with him! My life was enriched by Danny, but I know for a certainty that I will see him again. Steve Mikita
09/03/2024

Doug Banda

Condolences to the Rakich and Sarap families. Love you all.
09/03/2024

Dave and Karen Teaff
09/03/2024

George Usery

Dan and worked together for years. He was a great friend and I will miss him . We had a lot of fun . Goodbye my friend
09/03/2024

Anna Morgan

Dan was one of the coolest Bosses to work for!! He would tell the funniest jokes and always have that straight forward, as blunt as he can be, tell it how it is, kind of attitude. It was always a good day at work when Dan was around. I'lll hold all his jokes and advice close to my heart. Was just going to call him on that Thursday before his passing to say hi. 😭 Love you! ❤ Going to miss you Big Dan!
09/03/2024

Nancy Magyer

Beautifully said Steve. ❤️
09/03/2024

Kari Davis Davis

Dan was the most wonderful man I have ever met. Our years together were filled with love, fun and so many laughs. The kids and I will miss you terribly my love and we will never forget all of our happy times together. I love you always.

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