Richard E. Daniel

Following High School Richard entered the US Army training as an engineer and reaching the rank of Corporal. Followings his military service he began working for Ford Motor Company as an Design Engineer and retired after 35 years with the company.

In his free time Richard enjoyed traveling, golfing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren to whom he was "Papa".

Richard is survived bye his beloved wife Michaline, loving children Denise (Frank) Balint, Roger (Cheryl), Richard (Hope)

and Jacqueline (Jason Tilleo), cherished grandchildren Brittney, Alexandra, Paige, Sarah, Katie, Clark and Jalon, and sister Christine.

Richard's family will receive friends on Friday May 18, 2012 from 3-8 pm with a Scripture Service at 7pm at the Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Rd (east of Newburgh and I-275) in Livonia.

He will lie in state on Saturday May 19, 2012 from 9:30 am until the time of his Funeral Mass at 10 am at St. Colette Catholic Church, 17600 Newburgh Rd (north of Six Mile Rd) in Livonia.

Memorial donations may be made in Richard's honor to:

Disabled American Veterans

Department of Michigan

17779 E. Fourteen Mile Rd.

Fraser, Michigan 48026

http://www.davmembersportal.org/mi/

or

St. Colette Catholic Church

17600 Newburgh Rd.

Livonia, MI 48152

http://stcolette.net/