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Daniel H. Eley

1936 - 2023

Daniel H. Eley obituary, 1936-2023, Janesville, WI

BORN

1936

DIED

2023

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Schneider Funeral Directors

1800 East Racine Street

Janesville, Wisconsin

Daniel Eley Obituary

Janesville, WI - Daniel H. Eley, age 87, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at home. He was born on February 9, 1936 in Monroe, Wisconsin; the son of John, Sr. and Olga (Miller) Eley. After graduating from Monroe High School in 1955, he worked various jobs in the surrounding area. Then, Daniel married Mary L. (Rear) Eley in Monroe, Wisconsin on September 24, 1960. Next, he started General Motors and moved to Janesville in 1967. Finally, he retired from General Motors in 2000 as a UAW member.

Daniel loved having conversations, working on projects, RV camping, and his family. He will be truly missed by all of us.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 62 years, Mary; his children: Steve Eley, Diane Markee, and Christine Eley; grandchildren: Breanna (Vinton II) Anderson, Jesse (Brieanne Dyre) Brereton, Alisha Markee, and Brandon O'Brien; great grandchildren: Cayden, Owen, Vinton III, Augustus, Oliver, Alexis, Jesse Jr., Holland, and Sawyer; sister-in-law, Ramona Eley; and many other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers: John (Anna) Eley, Jr., David (Lynette) Eley, Sr., and Richard Eley.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the 12:00 p.m. service on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at MILTON LAWN'S MEMORIAL PARK CHAPEL in Janesville with Rev. Dr. Tanya Sadagopan officiating. Following the service, a celebration will be at the LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER behind SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY. Lunch will be served. For online condolences and guestbook, please visit: www.schneiderfuneraldirectors.com

The family would like to thank Agrace, SSM in Home Health, and BrightStar for all their help during our difficult time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from Jun. 6 to Jun. 7, 2023.

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Memorial Events
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Jun

8

Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Milton Lawns Memorial Park Chapel

2200 Milton Ave., Janesville, WI 53545

Jun

8

Service

12:00 p.m.

Milton Lawns Memorial Park Chapel

2200 Milton Ave., Janesville, WI 53545

Jun

8

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Life Celebration Center at Schneider Funeral Home

1770 East Racine Street, Janesville, WI 53545

Funeral services provided by:

Schneider Funeral Directors

1800 East Racine Street, Janesville, WI 53545

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