Robert N. Daniels, Kansasville, died on his 95th birthday, April 15, 2014.
He was born in Brighton Township on April 15, 1919, to the late Emil and Molly (Ketterhagen) Daniels. He had lived in Brighton his entire life and attended St. Francis Xavier School.
On June 12, 1943, he married Lorraine C. Richter at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Burlington. They lived on the family farm where they raised their children. She preceded him in death Oct. 6, 2011.
He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church, AMPI, Holy Name Society and the Catholic Order of Foresters. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling, was an avid woodworker and truly loved socializing with his family and friends.
Survivors include his children, Kenneth (Kathleen) Daniels, Diane (James) Eckhart, Thomas (Louise) Daniels, Allen (Charlene) Daniels, Joan (Tim) Warren, Jerome (Barb) Daniels, Dale (Donna) Daniels; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren, with two on the way; siblings, Rose Agnes (Don) Vos, Rita Vos, Richard (Doris) Daniels, Romona Ludwig; sisters-in-law, Rosemary Daniels and Ann Richter.
He was further preceded in death by his siblings, Art Daniels, Mary (Urban) Mich, Barbara (Ted) Thuemmler, Kathleen Daniels (infant); brothers and sisters-in-law, Arthur Vos, Leo Ludwig, Clarence (Eleanor) Richter, Albert Richter, Loretta (Fred) Vogt and Sr. Vivian Richter.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Francis Xavier Church or Providence Grade School.
The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Art Rein, Dr. Nicholas Webber, Aurora VNA nurse Wendy McBride, physical therapist Glenn Rubach and Home Helpers of Burlington.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 23, at 11 a.m., at St. Francis Xavier Church in Brighton. Burial will follow in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Visitation is at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, 625 Browns Lake Drive, Burlington, on Tuesday, April 22, from 4-8 p.m., with a prayer vigil at 8 p.m.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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