Danny Diehl Sr.

He was one of 5 children. Danny passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 in his Livonia, Michigan home, at the age of 76.

Danny was the beloved husband of Laurine for 52 years. Loving father of Danny Edward Jr. (Darlin), and Elizabeth Egerer (Christopher). Dear grandpa of Alex Diehl (Kellie), Liam Diehl, Matthew Egerer, and Kay Egerer.

Brother of Diane Fenrich, Edward Diehl (Sandi), the late Donna Bell (the late Horace), and the late Dr. Charlene Suzy Moore.

Danny was a proud Army Veteran who earned many awards including a Purple Heart as he was a disabled veteran. Among others are the National Defense Service Medal, M-14 Marksmanship/Sharpshooter Badge, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and an Overseas Service Bar.

Danny was and inspector by trade and specialized in Mapping for the city of Livonia. He had an amazing attention to detail that was second to none. He knew where every sidewalk, bush, and tree was in the entire city and documented the changes as they occurred. Danny loved to fish, eat burgers, and listen to classic rock, especially Pink Floyd. However, his passion was his classic cars. His current pride and joy was his 1964 Ford Fairlane and his 1948 Ford F1. He was everybody's best friend and would do anything to help someone out. Although his happiness was his family. He simply loved being a husband, dad, grandpa, uncle and friend to all. He will be deeply missed.

Danny's family will receive friends for a visitation on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harry J Will Funeral Homes, 37000 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152. There will be a Rosary Service at 7:00pm led by Caroline Kuhn.

Danny's life will be celebrated with a 10:30am Funeral Mass at St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 11441 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan 48150. Final viewing will begin at 10:00am at the church. Mass will be celebrated by Monsignor William Tindall.

Danny will be laid to rest with Committal Prayers and Military Honors in Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, 25800 W Ten Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan 48033. The military honors will be provided by the United States Army Funeral Honors Team. A rifle salute will be provided by the American Legion Honor Guard.

Contributions in Danny's memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, www.DAV.org; and Children's Hospital of Michigan, 3901 Beaubien Blvd., Detroit, Michigan 48201, www.chmfoundation.org.

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