September 13, 1950 – May 29, 2026
John “Doug” Douglas Daniel passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2026, after a long battle with health issues.
John was born on September 13, 1950, in Alma, Michigan, to Helen (Stacey) and Clarence Daniel. John joined the Army straight out of High School and served in the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong truck driver and loved being outdoors any chance he had.
John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife, Pamela Dawn (Simmerman) Daniel of Cale; his children, Barbaretta Lynn Wade of Cale, Nellie Shoon and husband Mike Jones, John Lee Daniel and wife Lori of Loogootee, and Donald Cary Simmerman and wife Kathleen of Trinity Springs. Twelve grandchildren, multiple great-grandchildren, and great-aunt, Marilyn Beemblossom, also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen and Clarence; his twin brother, Jay Danny Daniel; one sister, Connie; his mother-in-law, Barbara June Simmerman; father-in-law, Donald Lee Simmerman; and one son-in-law, Brian Lee Wade, all of Cale.
Cremation was chosen instead of burial with a Celebration of Life at a later date.
The Queen-Lee Chapel of George Funeral Care has been entrusted with the arrangements.
