From Subdistrict Head to Governor: The Long Public Service Journey of Danny Setiawan

Throughout his career, Danny received numerous awards, including the Satyalancana Karya Satya, Satyalancana Wira Karya, Bhakti Koperasi Certificate, Small and Medium Entrepreneur Award, and a 30-year service award from the Governor of West Java.

Danny passed away at his residence on Jalan Anggrek Number 14, Bandung, at around 6:00 a.m. WIB on Saturday.

His third child of four siblings, Rio Teguh Pribadi, said that his father’s physical condition had declined over the past two years and he mostly stayed on bed rest at home.

“At 6:00 in the morning at home, on Jalan Anggrek Number 14. In good health, without illness,” Rio said when met at the family cemetery on Jalan Kopi, Ciwareng Village, Babakancikao Subdistrict, Purwakarta Regency, Saturday.

According to Rio, the past two years were largely a period of rest for Danny, spending most of his time at home.

“Perhaps because he had been going through a process these past two years. And today was the time for him to leave us all,” he added.

This condition also meant Danny rarely visited Purwakarta, despite the family cemetery complex there being prepared long ago.

After being prayed over at Gedung Sate, Bandung, Danny’s body was taken to Purwakarta to be buried in the family cemetery complex on Jalan Kopi, Ciwareng Village.

The body arrived at around 2:15 p.m. WIB. Tears and deep sorrow filled the area as family and relatives greeted the arrival.

Danny was buried right beside his mother’s grave, the late Juwita.

The location had been prepared by the family in accordance with Danny’s wishes during his lifetime.

Rio said the cemetery complex was purchased by the family while Danny was still actively serving.

“It was bought when Dad was still serving, still working. For the family, the family cemetery is here,” Rio said.

The cemetery complex covers about 3,000 square meters, approximately 1,000 square meters of which is designated as a special area for family graves.

Apart from Juwita’s grave, Danny’s father, the late S Hadi Sujony, and other close relatives have also been buried at the site.