Daniel Merl Clemens

Daniel Merl Clemens, age 70 of Hastings, passed away on January 2, 2020. He was born on December 1, 1949 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Claud and Doris (Clem) Clemens.

Daniel was a 1967 graduate of Lakewood High School and attended Kellogg Community College and Ferris State University. He retired from General Motors, where he worked as an electrician for 32 years. Daniel proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War, stationed in South Korea. On April 12, 1975, Daniel married Jacquelyn Munn.

Daniel liked to hunt and fish, and he enjoyed going to the casino.

Daniel is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son Jason (Jeannette) Clemens, granddaughter Jaden Clemens, brothers Edwin Truesdell, Steve Clemens, Leslie Strouse (Sally), sisters Patricia Swihart and Anna (Richard) Preston, and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 4:00 PM with a visitation one-hour prior at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058. A luncheon will follow the funeral at Grace Brethren Bible Church, 600 Powell Rd, Hastings, MI 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence, visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.