Randy Danielson Receives Sagamore of the Wabash Honor

Pilot News Group Photo / Jamie Fleury 17th District State Representative Jack Jordan, Randy Danielson, Donna Pontius

Randy Danielson, one of the co-chairs of The REES, has been recognized by Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb for his work to bring the Plymouth movie theater back to life.

17th District State Representative Jack Jordan presented Danielson with a Sagamore of the Wabash award during the Founders Day celebration held on Sunday, October 1,which marked the first anniversary of The REES being open as a downtown entertainment venue.

The Sagamore of the Wabash Award honors Hoosiers who have distinguished themselves “…by his (her) humanity in living, his loyalty in friendship, his wisdom in council, and his inspiration in leadership.”

Danielson was honored as a Sagamore of The Wabash not only for his contributions to the renovation of The REES but because of his community involvement which has spanned nearly five decades.  He has served on the boards of the Marshall County Economic Development Corporation, Marshall County United Way, Plymouth Chamber of Commerce and as a Trustee of Ancilla College, and many organizations in Marshall County. 

As a funeral director, Randy was a district director of the Indiana Funeral Directors Association and was a member of the Indiana and National Funeral Directors Association.

Danielson stated of the honor, “I am humbled by this honor which could only have been attained while living in a supportive and responsive community.”