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John was born in St. Paul, MN to Arthur and Marie Daniels on May 13, 1923 and died in San Antonio, TX on November 27, 2015 at the age of 92.
John moved to California in 1938, and then to San Antonio in 1940, graduating from Jefferson High School in 1942. He served in the Merchant Marines in WW II and graduated from Officer Candidate School.
In 1947 John married Eileen McGee in Brooklyn, NY and made San Antonio their home.
John attended St. Mary's University, graduated from St. Mary's University School of Law in 1950, and was licensed to practice law in that year.
John is survived by his wife Eileen, sons Michael (Julie), Brian (Linda), Tim (Robin Gurovitsch), Tom, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, his brother; Jerry Daniels and sister Kathleen Daniels O'Connor, both of Minnesota. In addition there are many nieces and nephews.
A prominent San Antonio attorney, John enjoyed a full life which included being elected in 1955 and 1957 to the City Council of San Antonio and three times as Bexar County Democratic County Chairman. In 1957 John was named "Outstanding Young Man of the Year" by the San Antonio Jaycees.
John served as General Counsel and Vice President of HemisFair '68, the World's Fair hosted by the City of San Antonio.
Throughout his career John maintained an active law practice representing banks, a savings and loan association, housing authorities, educational institutions, entities and individuals. In addition he was an instructor of business law at St. Mary's University during the 1960's and was Board Certified in Real Estate law. He developed a profound respect for the United States Constitution and enjoyed discussing the constitution with friends and family.
Active his entire life, John enjoyed running, traveling, reading historical non-fiction and biographies of American leaders. He became an astute amateur Presidential historian.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Anthony de Padua, 102 Lorenz Rd., San Antonio TX 78209. A reception in the church hall will immediately follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation to the charity of your choice.
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betty jean sustaita
November 27, 2021
Remembering Mr. Daniels and never forgotten.
Always in our hearts. Smile
December 3, 2015
Our sincere condolences go out to Mrs. Eileen Daniels and the family. I missed seeing you all at church and I am sorry I hadn't reached out to you sooner. You all were so good to my Mom before she passed and always wonderful to my family. May God be with you all. Frances Dominguez (Belen Vasquez)from St. Anthony de Padua
Linda Leach Styles
December 1, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Daniels family and friends, especially to niece Kathleen O'Connor with whom I was in Young Democrats at SAC. Mr. Daniels was a wonderful man and it was a pleasure knowing him.
Lora Burr
December 1, 2015
So sorry to hear about Mr. Daniels, my heart goes out to all the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lora Burr and family
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Ann Allen & Girls
December 1, 2015
Mr.& Mrs. Daniels very special people,May God Bless You.
Patsy Cheyney
December 1, 2015
John Daniels was extremely kind to me in my younger days when I was young, broke, a good Democrat but in need of help. I will always remember his kindness and helpfulness. The world could use more people like him. His family has my sympathy in his loss.
BettyJean Sustaita
November 30, 2015
Thank you, for being a friend, for your smile and sincere heart warming hospitality. Thank God for you, 'til we all meet again.
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