Obituaries

Ronald Joseph Daniels, age 90 of Brimley, Michigan, died on March 28, 2026, at the Ball Hospice House in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. He was born on April 10, 1935, in Raco, Michigan, to Clifford and Mary (LaBreque) Daniels.

Ron was raised in Raco and on September 1, 1956, he married Christina (Nelson) Daniels. Together, they shared sixty-nine wonderful years of marriage. Shortly after their wedding, Ron moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he worked as a millwright for National Gypsum Paper Company. In 1972, he returned to Brimley to be closer to family and friends. In 1998, he retired from the Department of Corrections.

Ron enjoyed camping, hunting, playing softball, and spending time playing cards.

Ron is survived by his wife, Christina; children, Renee Daniels of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Tim
(Betty) Daniels of Barbeau, Michigan, and Ron (Tammy) of Sault Ste. Marie; grandchildren,
Trevor Daniels, Jade Daniels, Danielle Parish, Jereme Daniels, Sean Daniels, and Shelby Setera;
and great-grandchildren, Everleigh, Bennett, Walker, Crew, Stella, and Keaton.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Clifford and Ruth; and siblings, Elaine, Lois, Lona,
Claude, Melvin, and Randy.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Ron’s final resting place will be Hillcrest Cemetery in Raco, Michigan.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Ron to the Ball Hospice House, 308 W.
12 th Avenue, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan 49783.
Family Life Funeral Homes – Sault Ste. Marie assisted the family with arrangements.

Condolences may be given to the family at www.familylifefh.com.