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Daniel Kaelin Obituary
Daniel, known to his family and friends as "HARDROCK" attended Brush Creek School then on to Las Plumas High School.
Hardrock worked as a kid rounding up cattle in the spring, branding and driving them to the mountains and then gathering them in the fall for the drive back home.
Hardrock lived his entire life in the Bald Rock, Brush Creek area. He lived his life to the fullest. He followed in his father's footsteps doing what they loved best - logging. Hardrock worked in the woods until his death.
Hardrock is survived by sons: Chris, Jimmy and Dusty, as well as sons of his heart Joshua and Jeremiah. He is also survived by eight grandchildren: Samantha Rose, Chris Jr., Denver James, Samantha Alvina, Jacob Tyler, Colby, Dallas and Hannah; his siblings: Larry, Dana, Wadene, Nadene, Vivian, June Ann, Douglas and Rebekah.
Hardrock is preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Barbara Kaelin and two grandchildren, Nicole and Toby.
Hardrock was loved and respected by all his friends and family and will be greatly missed by all.
Memorial Potluck is scheduled for Saturday, March 4th at 2 p.m. at his home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Kaelin
Rebekah Kaelin
October 29, 2019
Jennifer
March 19, 2006
I keep expecting you to just walk right back in to see us. I know you are smiling down on us still, but I wish we could hug you too. I really miss you.
You were a good man and must be one terrific angel.
Much love.
lang havey
March 8, 2006
Custom-Made, One-Of-A-Kind. And Irreplaceable.
Joanne Lybrand/Fauss
March 7, 2006
Our thoughts and prayer go out to the Hardrock Family and Friends in Berry Creek. I remember the first time I met Hardrock I told Pat "Your bar tender isn't very nice" and she told me "That's just Hardrock
Get over it!" And I did and so did the Boys we grew to love him. That was Hardrock... Ruff on the out-side, all HEART on the in-side. He will be greatly missed but the legion of Hardrock will live on forever.
All our Love, Joanne, Wes, Mat, Mike, & Mitch
charles badger
March 7, 2006
hardrock,you were a kind man that would do anything for anyone who needed help. you are missed and loved by all who knew you.the name hardrock will carry on always and forever.sure miss you.
jennifer pierson
March 6, 2006
I remember those day's in the beginning, When I first met you rock,I remember sneaking over to your house to see your son and you getting home from work early "OOPS" I was cought and i was running home hehe. I also remember the day I had your granddaughter samantha "poo" is what you use to call her, and you held her in the hospital "you were just so proud". you are a wonderful man and grandpa, and a wonderful father to your son's, and daughter in laws. we will miss you so much and you will always be in our hearts
love always
Jennifer, Samantha,
Jacob,Colby Pierson
Brian Carle
March 6, 2006
Thank you hardrock for being a friend. you are missed by all
Danni "Fowler" Maloney
March 5, 2006
You were always there when I needed a friend. Everybody is going to miss you Rock. I know I will.
Dennis & Dawn Levang
March 5, 2006
My brother, our friend will be in our thoughts always. You always helped everyone anytime. Mr. Christmas tree getter. You were always welcome at my fire and will be remembered for being one of the orignal Bald Rock Boys. Peace be with you always.
Don Zink
March 5, 2006
More like a brother than a cuzin. A great infulance to me. Shurely never replaced. I'll miss him for a long long time. Bye cuz, I'm glad we celebrated your birthday together.
Loved ya man,
enjoy your peace.
Boo Kubik
March 4, 2006
The eagle spreads his wings to fly beyond the sun,
your spirit rises with him,soar my brother
on your journey to the healing hands.Hardrock,
you will be loved, missed,remembered and thought
of often.
Hard rock and his Buddies, Lyvell, Mike, Jimmy and kick me in the head Ted
Pat Kuehner
March 3, 2006
This is My favorite photo of my good friend HR as we knew him and Loved him.
Chris and Sara Spatz
March 3, 2006
Our love and prayers go out to Hardrocks family. We will all miss him dearly. He was not the type of man to feel sorry for himself. He lived life to the fullest. He was an honest man born of the mountain. He loved the land as he loved life. We where honored to call him friend
JOSHUA LEE
March 3, 2006
YOU WERE ALWAYS LIKE A FATHER AND A BEST FRIEND TO ME. SOMETIMES WE SPENT TIME LIKE FATHER AND SON AND OTHER TIMES WE SPENT TIMES LIKE BEST FRIENDS. ILL NEVER FORGET THE TIME WE SPENT CLEARING MY PROPERTY FOR MINE AND ROBINS NEW HOME. THAT MEMOMERY WILL ALL ALWAYS BE WITH ROBIN AND I. YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE TO MAKE ME LOOK ON THE BRIGHT SIDE OF THINGS. YOUR ADVICE WILL ALWAYS RING CLEAR IN MY MIND.
Chris Silvertrhorn
March 3, 2006
Dad i will never forget you,i will always carry you in my heart in my thoughts life will be hard but i promise i will never forget you and will never let you down you were a wonderful father and a grandpa or as most know a pappa rock i love you very much thank you for everthing we haved shared and learned your son chris
Colleen Masani
March 3, 2006
You were always like an uncle to me as I grew up and were a great friend to me through out my life and although you may be gone...you'll never be forgotten and will always be thought of with the fondest of memories. Thanks for everything HardRock...you'll be forever missed. Colleen (Amy's daughter)
steve nelson
March 3, 2006
rock, its sure not the same in berry creek, or at sugar pine.
you are missed by a lot of friends.
love ya. steve nelson
Amy Asselin
March 3, 2006
Rock was always big brother and the best of friends to me,may we meet the same in the next life. He will always be remembered with love. Amy
Jack Brewer
March 3, 2006
I didn't know Hard Rock for very long about 5 years but long enough to say he helped me a number of times, mostly to get me out of trouble, He was a great guy. andI will miss him. Jack Brewer
Bob and Janet Bertogelio
March 3, 2006
Hardrock was like family when I heard the word "squirt" I knew he was talking about me,in his humorus way he had. We loved him very much. Bob and Janet Bertogelio
Frank & Jana Ash
March 2, 2006
A piece of our hearts always went with you where ever you went and although it feels a little empty now we will fill it with your happy memeories that we had with you. Always a good friend and we loved you lots. You will always be a big part of this moutain and the people in it. Love to you and yours.
Aunt Joyce Davis
March 2, 2006
You will be missed always by the Renfro family. We all loved you so very much.
Jeremiah & Heather Lee
March 2, 2006
You are a Father to us and Hannah's "Poppa Rock". We will love you always and you will always be in our thoughts.
Uncle Gary Renfro
March 2, 2006
Hardrock you was a wonderful friend. I loved you and you was the most beautiful person I ever knew.
Darlene & Dago Moore
March 2, 2006
In memory of the son I never had, I know that Dago felt the same even though he did not know you as long.
Dorene & Tom Wilber
March 2, 2006
I will always love you like a son,
Love you always Dode (Mom)
Kim & Linda Bybee
March 2, 2006
Hardrock, To the man with the easy smile , we know that your smiling know. The Mountain will still hold you!
Debbie & Tony Pierce
March 2, 2006
Known as a brother to most and a friend to all. With our sympathy to Hardrock's family.
Pat & Kevin Reno
March 2, 2006
Rock you were our back bone when we moved here, you gave us help in most things we did, When I think a true Berry Creeker I think of you. Berry Creeks own Mountain Man. We will love and miss you forever.
Aaron & Dawna Holt
March 2, 2006
We were so sorry to hear about Hardrock. He was a very sweet man and will be missed. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family.
May Rock and the Eagles forever soar
Jim & Sue McMillan
March 2, 2006
Hardrock, This was your home and and like the water that flows through Baldrock canyon, so shell your memories forever flow in our souls.
Mark Kesterson
March 2, 2006
I wish to send my condolences to the family. Our familys go back to when Hardrocks grandfather worked in the logging wood for my grandfather Frank Poehnlein. I was friends with both Hardrock and his dad. They are all missed, but I know the sawdust will fly in Heaven
Shelley Foster
March 1, 2006
You will be missed. You where like a brother to me. And loved by all.
carla lee
March 1, 2006
you will always be the wind that whispers. Blow gently over the mountians you loved, as gently as we loved you.
charlie oquendo
March 1, 2006
hardrock i will miss seeing your beautiful smile ,its what made the mountain so beautiful
chloe pickering
March 1, 2006
may you walk with angels, hardrock..we will remember you always.you were truly loved by all that knew you...you were our friend and our brother....rex and chloe pickering
leonard famly
February 28, 2006
you are going to be missed
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