Ronald Daniel Obituary
Family was always very important to Ron. As a child he enjoyed growing up surrounded by his siblings, uncles, aunts and numerous cousins. He especially enjoyed his time on the farm with his uncle Monroe Moody and Aunt Mildred Moody in Stotts City, MO where he developed a lifelong love of fishing and hunting.
A graduate of Central High School in Springfield, MO he attended Southwest Missouri State University where he met the love of his life, Barbara Abraham. They were married at St. John's Episcopal Church in Springfield where they remained members until his death.
After serving in the U. S. Marine Corp with his cousin Wes (they both enlisted on the same day) he returned to the family owned trucking business where he worked in all capacities - long-haul truck driver, mechanic, sales and finally management where he was Vice-President of The Daniel Company of Springfield. In 1982 the company earned the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in the U.S. award.
He is preceded in death by his father Raymond E. Daniel, his mother Maydelle Kirby Daniel, his sister Rayma Lee Burger and his brother Larry K. Daniel.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years Barbara Daniel, 4 children - Jana Anderson and husband Steve of Edmond, OK, Karen Daniel of Ozark, MO, Ronald E. Daniel, Jr. and wife Laura of Concord, CA and Christopher Daniel and wife Marcey of Lewisburg, PA as well as 6 grandchildren - Sloan Anderson, Chase Anderson, Fiona Daniel, Mandy Daniel, Margaret Daniel and Alan Daniel. Additionally his sister-in-law Marilyn Daniel of Springfield, MO and cousins Wesley Daniel of Mt. Vernon, MO, Dan Daniel of Springfield, MO and Roger Daniel of Temple, TX.
Memorial Service and Committal will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church in Springfield, MO on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
The family requests no flowers be sent. If desired, donations could be made to St. John's Episcopal Church Foundation or the charity of your choice.
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