Richard “Dick” Paul Daniels, 76 of Coldwater passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Promedica Coldwater Regional Hospital due to complications of Covid-19.
A memorial visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Coldwater from 4:00–7:00 p.m.
The family will have a burial service at the First Presbyterian Church at a later date.
Richard was born February 15, 1945 to Robert and Phyllis (Finley) Daniels in Albion, MI. He was a hardworking man, spending many years at the Midwest Foundry until its closing and then at Diversified Pattern in Avilla, IN in the engineering and sales department.
June 26, 1965 he married the love of his life, Mary Christensen. Together they made many memories.
Dick was a man of faith and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was known as an avid gardener and kept an immaculate lawn, earning the nickname “Digger”. Dick enjoyed spending time golfing and bowling.
He will be remembered for his fighting spirit and a longtime cancer survivor. Dick was known by many as a loving, loyal, and trustworthy man. He will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved him.
Richard is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Daniels of Coldwater; his children Rebecca (Michelle Bronik) Young of Tecumseh, and Robert (Nicole) Daniels of Britton, MI; his siblings David (Curt Brookshire) Daniels of Silver Springs, MD and Kim (Rick) Sass of Battle Creek; his grandchildren Allyson (John McClelland) Depuy, Mindy Young, Megan Young, Devin Daniels, and Zachary Daniels; his great grandchild Fox Depuy; his nephew Matthew Sass; his dog “Bella”; and his good friends Deb & Don Rogers.
Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church or the Promedica Cancer Center. www.dutcherfh.com
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