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Daniel Querfurth Obituary

Daniel "Dan" Querfurth, 70, of Lawton, formerly of Coloma, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family after a short fight with cancer.

Dan retired to Florida in 2013, recently moving back home to Michigan to be with his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Dan leaves behind his wife of 47 years, Debbie; children: Justin (Angie) Querfurth and Danielle (Jason) Phillips; five grandchildren: Maggie Querfurth, Jayden Querfurth, Felix Phillips, Kyersten Long and Aleah Scheetz; three brothers: Patrick (Martha) Querfurth, Tom (Karen) Querfurth, and Joe (Tina) Querfurth; several nieces and nephews; his heartfelt best friend, Mike Splangler, and his beloved dog, Baxter.

Cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Please visit Dan's webpage at BetzlerLifeStory.com to archive favorite memories, photos and sign his guest book.

In honor of Dan, please donate blood or make a monetary donation directly to the American Red Cross or the American Cancer Society. Betzler & Thompson Life Story Funeral Homes, 60900 M-40 Highway, Paw Paw, 657-3870.

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

Published by The Herald-Palladium on Sep. 26, 2022.

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