Richard Daniels

Richard Robert “Richie” Daniels, age 37, of Cleveland, Tennessee, formerly of the Webster area, was suddenly and tragically taken from us on May 8, 2014. Ritchie was born in Frederic, WI, on June 10, 1976, a son of Nancy “Sooz” (McIvor) Daniels Haaf and Robert Daniels. He spent most of his school age years in the Webster area, and received his high school diploma in Huntingdon Beach, California. Richie had a passion for hockey. He was an excellent player; it was his favorite activity during his younger years. Richie served in the U.S. Army. He had basic training at Fort Benning, GA, was stationed in Newport News, VA, and also served in Iraq for 6 months. Richie initially married Stacy Lynn Peach, but later met Catherine Coley, who was the mother of Ritchie’s two sons, Spencer Daniels, age 10, and Douglas Daniels, age 9, whom he loved very much. He was currently engaged to Lisa Evans Barron. Richie loved riding his Victory motorcycle. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing, golfing, and playing pool. He was a big Green Bay Packer fan. Surviving are his parents: Sooz and David Haaf, and Bob Daniels; two sons: Spencer and Douglas Daniels; four sisters: Lisa Daniels, Heather Haaf, Maggie O’Mally, and Amanda Taylor; a brother, Jack Daniels; an aunt, Dr. Paula Daniels; and his soul mate, Lisa Barron; as well as several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents, Joe and Pearl Czekalski; paternal grandparents, Dick Daniels and Clare Robinson; maternal grandparents, Arthur and Nancy McIvor; great uncle, Danny Czekalski; and aunt, Clara Gunderson. The Memorial Service for Richie Daniels will be conducted at 11:00am on Saturday, May 17, 2014 (visitation 10:00-11:00am) at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Webster, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. A Celebration of Life Party will follow at Black & Orange in Webster. Honorary Pallbearers are: Timmy Mulroy, Preston Curtis, Darnell St. John, Josh Clapp, Robert Taylor, and Dylan Geske. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.