In Loving Memory Of

Leonard Arthur Daniels

Leonard Daniels, the son of Albert and Viola (Quirk) Daniels, was born on July 28, 1929 in Deuel County, South Dakota near Revello. He grew up on a farm near Revello and attended elementary school in Labolt, SD and high school in Grant County. Leonard moved to Fulda in 1949 and worked for Joe Kunerth. In 1951 he moved to Scoby, MT and worked on a ranch. Leonard was united in marriage to Betty Schumm on August 20, 1951 in Scoby, MT. After their marriage they lived in Scoby until 1952 when they moved to Slayton, MN. They moved to Fulda in 1994 and have wintered in Gilbert, AZ since 1991. He worked for Rupp Construction for 25 years and for the Murray County Highway Dept. for 10 years. Leonard passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 at his home in Fulda at the age of 87. He was a member of Lake Sarah Baptist Church rural Slayton, where he had served as a Deacon, Awana Leader and an usher. He enjoyed working on cars, fishing but his favorite pastime was spending time with his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Daniels of Fulda, MN; 7 children, Lee Daniels of Phoenix, AZ, Debra (Dennis) Appel of Queen Creek, AZ, Sue (Les Speckmier) Daniels of Fulda, MN, Doug (Jane Olsem) Daniels of Fulda, MN, Tim (Patti) Daniels of Willmar, MN, Joan (Loren) Olson of Lake Arrowhead, CA and Becky (Brian) Taylor of Phoenix, AZ; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Polquin of Spokane, WA; brother, James (Mary) Daniels of Slayton, MN; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Aldon Daniels and granddaughter, Justine Daniels.

Funeral Services

Lake Sarah Baptist Church rural Slayton, MN at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 with Rev. John Lassen officiating.  Special music provided by the Praise Team. The soloist is Donna Getzel. The pallbearers are James Meyer, Wendell King, Mark Hartle, Kim Hanson, Gary Schumm, Linda Schumm and Cindy Galdkin. Interment at Lake Sarah Baptist Cemetery rural Slayton, MN.

Visitation will be Monday from 4 to 6 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Fulda and one hour prior to the service at the Lake Sarah Baptist Church on Tuesday. The Totzke Funeral Home in Fulda is assisting the family with arrangements.