Daniel Eugene Foote, age 88, died February 28, 2015. He was born August 24, 1926 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Daniel Jesse and Letha (Williams) Foote. He honorably served in the US Army during WWII and was Past Commander of American Legion Post #269 in Haslett. Daniel loved vacationing at their cottage at Crystal Lake. He was an avid golfer, hunter, fisherman, and card player. Daniel was very good working with his hands, having taken part in many building projects.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Robert and Irwin; and, great-granddaughter Katelyn. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Barbara Foote; son, Michael (Martha) Foote; daughter, Debbie (Stan) Klingbeil; son, Jim Foote; daughter, Carol (Mark) Kozlowski; 18 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Thursday, March 5, 2015, at the Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, East Lansing, MI. Interment will be in Foote Cemetery, Williamston, MI. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the funeral home, and Thursday one hour prior to the service.
Those desiring may make contributions in memory of Daniel to Eaton Community Palliative Care, 2675 S. Cochran, Charlotte, MI 48813.
On-line condolences may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com
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