Ralph E. Daniels, 78, of Putnam, lately Crystal Lake, IL died on July 28, 2016 at Bickford Assisted Living and Memory Care of Crystal Lake. Born on March 29, 1938 in Henry to the late Lawrence and Zelda Wherry Daniels, he married Sandra Cordes on June 12, 1960 in Lacon. Sandy passed on January 11, 2009.
Ralph was a 5th generation farmer on the family's Wherry Farm in Rural Putnam and a real Jack of All Trades. He also sold specialty lighting for H & H Lighting with an Illinois territory. Ralph was a member of the Masonic Order for over 50 years.
Surviving is his son John (Emily) and granddaughter Mariclare all of Lake in the Hills, IL; brothers Eldon of Kansas City and Wayne of LaSalle; and sister Marcia Goodwin of Streator.
Mariclare was Ralph's loving granddaughter who traveled with him through this final journey.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, August 3 at 7pm at Lenz Memorial Home in Lacon with a visitation time one hour prior and Masonic Rites accorded at 6:45 pm.
Memorials can be made to JourneyCare Foundation 2050 Claire Court Glenview, IL 60025 and burial will be in the Putnam Cemetery at a later date. Online condolences can be left at lenzmemorialhome.com
Memorial Visitation
AUG
3.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)
Lenz Memorial Home
823 Fifth Street
Lacon, IL 61540
Celebration of Life
AUG
3.
7:00 PM (CDT)
Lenz Memorial Home
823 Fifth Street
Lacon, IL 61540
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