Daniel Leroy Royer

Daniel Leroy Royer, age 81 of Hastings, crossed the threshold into death peacefully at his home on May 29, 2015.
Daniel was born March 15, 1934 in Louisville, Ohio, the son of Russell and Ruth (Lillie) Royer. In his earlier years he attended Louisville High School in Ohio. He married Jola Ann Denslow in 1956 in Remus Michigan.

Daniel worked as a school teacher in Ohio and later in Lake Odessa. He would finish his career as a Principal at Woodland Schools. Daniel enjoyed spending time with family, friends and his 'Tuesday night group'. He was recently subscribing to continuing education courses, to further his intellect, deepening his exploration of the human soul, and life after death. He also enjoyed cultivating his crop of radishes, onions, peppers, carrots, and tomatoes in a new garden box on his deck built for him on his 81st birthday

He was preceded in death by his parents Russell and Ruth (Lillie) Royer, wife, Jola Ann (Denslow) Royer (2013), two sons, Tony Scott Royer (1988), and Brett Daniel Royer (1994).

Daniel is survived by his son Todd (Michéle) Royer, mother-in-law, Lila Denslow, grandchildren, Emily, Lydia, Walker, and many in-laws, outlaws, former students, colleagues,and good friends.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan on June 5, 2015 at 2:00pm with a reception following the service. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to ANSWER Nepal ( www.answernepal.org ), Fountain Street Church ( www.fountainstreet.org ), or Family Support Center of Barry County ( www.familysupportbarry.com ), care of the "Jola and Daniel Royer Diaper Depot".