Bruce Charles Daniel

Bruce Charles Daniel, 84, of Belvidere, IL, passed away suddenly, surrounded by his family Sunday, June 9, 2024, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL. He was born in Austin, Minnesota on November 1, 1939, to George and Hildegard (May) Daniel. Bruce served our country in the United States Army as a mechanic. He then married the love of his life, Patricia Wemette June 15, 1964, in Wabasha, Wisconsin. Bruce retired from Chrysler as a skilled trades mechanic after 35 Years. He was a member of the VFW and the UAW and enjoyed collecting antique toy vehicles and John Deer memorabilia. Most of all he loved to spend time with his family, playing cards and games, and would do anything to help his kids and grandkids. He is loved and will be deeply missed by his beloved wife of 60 years, Pat Daniel; daughters, Peggy (Roger) Foehringer, Lisa (Dan) Gibbons, Pam (Tom) Vincent; daughter-in-law, Chris Daniel; grandchildren, Jennifer (Mark) Kamlager, Amy (Rudy) Moser, Shawna (Mark) Barbush, Kimberly Ann Foehringer, Stephen (Joanna) Foehringer, Erich (Samantha) Foehringer, Madeline (John) McCauley, Delaney Gibbons, Chloe Gibbons, Tyler (Lylah) Vincent; great-grandchildren, Carl, Brittney, Evander, Nyree (Ryan), Charlie, Logan, William, Jude, Benedict, Jack, Josephine, Alec, Kayne, Makenna, Blakely, Remi, Banks; great-great-grandchildren, Dominick, Hendrix, Kayla, and Brody; brothers, David (Jackie) Daniel, Myron (MaryEllen) Daniel; sisters, Marcy (Lanny) Witter, Ann (Denny) Treuter, Madonna Waletzke; sisters-in-law, Betty Daniel, Pat Wemette, and Bev Wemette; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, son, Gary Daniel; brothers, Chet Daniel, and Royce (Marcia) Daniel. There will be a visitation Friday, June 14, 2024 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the Belvidere Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Belvidere, IL. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. at St. James Catholic Church in Belvidere, IL. Interment in Highland Garden of Memories in Belvidere, IL. Condolences can be shared with the family at www.belviderefh.com.