Daganhardt, Robert "Casey" Obituary (1954 - 2025)

Born Nov 21, 1954, Daganhardt, Robert "Casey" attended Fairmont West 63-83 High School in Kettering, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Daganhardt, Robert "casey".

Graduation Year	Class of 1973
Date of Birth	Nov 21, 1954
Date of Passing	Aug 25, 2025
About	Robert “Casey” Daganhardt, age 70, passed away on August 25, 2025, in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on November 21, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to parents, Charles Robert Daganhardt and Jane Roudebush Daganhardt. Casey graduated from Fairmont West High School, where his exceptional athletic abilities earned him multiple scholarships. As a student-athlete, he excelled in both football and tennis, earning all-league honors as a Free Safety and Defensive Back in the Western League of Ohio. He also earned all-league recognition in tennis for both singles and doubles in the Western Ohio League. Casey began his college journey at Bowling Green State University on a tennis scholarship before transferring to Stetson University in DeLand, Florida, where he competed as the top player in both singles and doubles. After attending Stetson University, he earned his Doctor of Law degree from the Stetson College of Law. He enjoyed a distinguished law career spanning more than 35 years, during which he was respected for his expertise, dedication, and integrity. Following his retirement from law, Casey devoted over seven years to teaching in the Knox County School System, where he always encouraged his students. He was also actively involved in several professional organizations, including the Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee State Bar Associations, as well as the Attorney Trial Lawyers Association. Casey had a lifelong passion for football and tennis and also enjoyed golfing and fishing whenever he could. More than anything, he treasured time spent with close friends and family, creating cherished memories and deepening bonds that meant the world to him. He is survived by his devoted wife of 25 years, Staci Lincoln Daganhardt; his mother, Jane Roudebush Daganhardt; his son, Alex (Lisa) Daganhardt; his daughter, Liz (AJ) Lewis; and his beloved grandson, Owen Daganhardt Lewis, whom he adored and was beyond proud of. He is also survived by his sisters, Holly (Fred) McConnaughey and Amy (Penn) Whitlow; and his brother, Craig Daganhardt.