William H. "Bill" Dane, Jr - Millennium Cremation Service

William H. “Bill” Dane, Jr

August 28, 1944 ~ December 16, 2025

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Judge William H. (Bill) Dane, Jr. passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025 in Indian
River Shores, Florida. He was born August 28, 1944 in Rockford, Illinois to William H. Dane, Sr. and Frances Shugart Dane.

Bill spent his early years in Beloit, Wisconsin, later moving with his family to Coral Gables and eventually Orlando, Florida. He graduated from Florida State
University in 1968.

After graduation Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navу,
attending Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Florida.

Following a career in sales, he returned to Florida State University to pursue a
legal career, earning his Juris Doctor Degree. He went on to serve as an Orange County Florida Prosecutor before becoming a respected Mediator.

In 2003 Bill was appointed to the Bench in Jacksonville, Florida by then Governor
Jeb Bush. He served as a Workers Compensation Judge until his retirement in
2009.

Bill moved to Indian River Shores Florida in 2020, where he continued his
dedication to public service. He was elected to the Indian River Shores Town
Council in 2024.

He is survived by sons Jason Dane, Merritt Island, Florida, Joshua Dane (Jennifer),
Maitland, Florida, his beloved Grandchildren Will and Nora Dane, his sister, Debby
Dane Browne (Rick), his brother Douglas Dane (Mary), his partner, Karen Lloyd,
and many cherished nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his
parents and his brother Kris Dane.

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Our Price for Direct Cremation $795

Direct Cremation Fee Includes

Transportation from the place of death to our family owned crematory
Basic alternative cremation container
Refrigeration of your loved one
Cremation performed by our crematory professional
Securing all required authorizations
Filing the death certificate
Notifying social security administration
If veteran, filing for free US flag
Assisting with newspaper obituaries
Cremains are returned to you in a temporary container

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Medical Examiner (fees vary by county)
Transportation outside 35 miles
Death certificates (fees vary by county)
Newspaper Obituaries (fee charged by newspaper)
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