Arthur Dauten

Obituary of Arthur DautenArthur Dauten, beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather, ended his long journey on this earth on May 26, 2011 at the age of 97. Arthur was born in Tottenham, England on August 20, 1913, to the late Ludwig and Annie (North) Dauten. In the aftermath of WWI the family moved from England to Lubeck, Germany when Arthur was about 8 years and finally his family immigrated to the United States in 1925, when Arthur was just 12 years old. Arthur lived much of his working life in upstate NY and retired from teaching to Ocala in 1976. Arthur was very talented in the arts and graduated from Boston University's College of Music in 1938. Later, after serving in WWII, he received his Masters from Syracuse University. He also attended Carnegie Tech where he received fine training in Theatre. Arthur married Eleanor Greenizen, in 1944. Their first daughter, Pamela was born in 1946 and twelve years later came their second child, Dorothy. Arthur and Eleanor both shared the love of music, Eleanor was naturally gifted and played the piano by ear since the age of 3, while Arthur was a trained musician blessed with a beautiful voice; he sang at many weddings of friends and family over the years and was an exceptional teacher. He taught music at Ilion High School from 1951-1961 and served on the Ilion High School Board of Education in the late 1960's. His fondest and most accomplished years were spent at Ilion High School where he put on several successful musical productions, most memorable; Gilbert and Sullivan's "H & S Pinafore, and "Babes in Toyland". During his tenure he formed and directed the "11 Belles", a select group of high school girls who performed concerts throughout Ilion and the Mohawk Valley. A group of these same students honored him back in 2004, when Arthur was 90. "The Belles" had such fond memories of him as a teach, so fond, in fact, that many kept in touch with him over the years, "The Belles" will always remember Mr. Dauten for instilling in them a love of music that has carried throughout their lives. "The fact that he appreciated music and taught us to appreciate music made us proud," said former "Belle", Janet Darling. Another former "Belle", Carol Hancock, said that "he ingrained confidence in group members and brought out their best with his kindness and ability to communicate his passion for music." Connie Burrell said, " he was so inspiring. He got all the talent out of everyone he possibly could. To this day we carry the love of music he taught us."He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Eleanor Dauten in 1991; as well as his parents; Ludwig and Annie Dauten, sister, Emily, and brother, Frederick. He is survived by his two daughters: Pamela Turnley (W. Gary) and Dorothy Pohleven both of Ocala, Florida; as well as 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and several nephews and nieces.Cremation has taken place and Arthur will be laid to rest alongside his wife at Dexter Cemetery, Town of Brownville, N.Y. later in the year. A Memorial Service, in honor of Arthur's life, will take place on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Coventry Episcopal Church , 20 SW 87th Place, (Corner of CR 475 & 312) Ocala, FL 34476 with Reverend Stephen Dass and The Rt. Reverend Dr. Steven W. Raulerson, Officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Arthur's name to Hospice of Marion County PO Box 4860 Ocala, FL 34478 352-873-7400. Arrangements by ROBERTS FUNERAL HOMES, Bruce Chapel East 2739 SE Maricamp Rd. Ocala 352-732-9944.

Arthur Dauten

August 20, 1913 - May 26, 2011