Obituary of Daniel Palmer

Daniel Duane Palmer was born in Monroe, Michigan on December 6, 1972. He was one of nine children from the union of the late Theadorous Duane Palmer Sr. and Ruby Carolyn (Reeves) Palmer. Daniel attended Monroe Schools graduating with the Class of 1990. Daniel married the former Christie Emery on April 26, 2008 in Monroe. From this union would come the birth of three children. He was a loving husband and father. For many years Daniel worked to support his family as a cook for local restaurants. Daniel was quiet and mostly kept to himself. But for those in his inner circle he was quite the jokester. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. He enjoyed playing poker and listening to music of all sorts, especially country. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Lions Football. Family was something that Daniel treasured most. He relished the opportunities he had to wrestle with his boys, and attending special events and birthday celebrations. Daniel loved to be outdoors. During the Summer each year he looked forward to attending the Monroe County Fair Daniel Duane Palmer, age 43, of Toledo formerly of Monroe passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. In addition to his father his passing was preceded by his son: Ian Palmer; his father-in-law: Jimmie Emery Sr.; and a niece: Clarene Palmer. To cherish his memory Daniel leaves his wife: Christie Palmer of Toledo; four children: Angela, Zachary, Logan, and Dakota Palmer all of Toledo; eight half brothers and sisters: Clarene (Dale) Kinch of Jackson, Michigan, Freeda (Jeff) Maddox of Miami, Florida, Ted (Laura) Palmer of Lake Orion, Michigan, Chery (Ken) Breeding of Tecumseh, Michigan, Darlene (Gerald) Stull of Adrian, Michigan, Nancy Howard of Melvindale, Michigan, Samantha (Christopher) McBee of Monroe, and Everett Reeves of Jackson, Michigan; his beloved mother-in-law: Paulette Emery of Monroe; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may gather from 10:00am until 12:00pm on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Merkle Funeral Service, 2442 North Monroe Street (734) 384-5185. A Celebration of His Life will follow at 12:00pm also on Friday at Merkle's with Reverend Roy Southerland pastor of Monroe Missionary Baptist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Palmer family. Online guests may leave words of inspiration and comfort, share a photo, or make a donation by visiting www.merklefs.com and then selecting the Online Tributes page.