Richard was born the son of Charles and Katherine (Gisel) Danielson in Owosso, Michigan on June 1st, 1940. Richard graduated from Redford High School, class of 1958. He studied at Wayne Community College. Richard had career as a steel coiler, retiring from Hercules Drawn Steel Company. He was a member of the Gilead Baptist Church in Taylor and most recently Rochester Hills Baptist Church.
Richard loved sports. He was involved with the Baptist sports leagues; baseball, basketball, and bowling for many years. He enjoyed taking family members to Detroit Tigers games.
Richard is survived by his niece Diana (Steve) Huetteman; and nephews Robert (Ann) Danielson Jr. and Kevin (Eilene) Danielson;
Richard’s family will welcome all to a visitation on Tuesday July 11th, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. at Pixley Funeral Home, located at 322 West University Drive in downtown Rochester, Michigan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s honor to St. John Lutheran Church Rochester, All 2 Jesus Fund.