Charles S. Daniels, Jr.

Rev. Charles S. Daniels, Jr.

September 1, 1926 – January 15, 2017

MISHAWAKA – Rev. Charles S. Daniels, Jr., 90, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana passed away Sunday evening, January 15, 2017 at his home.  Charles was born on September 1, 1926 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Charles S. Daniels, Sr. and Erma (Linsley) Daniels.  He attended school at Bellefontaine High School and worked at the Springfield, Ohio, Mettalix Casket Company prior to enlisting in the United States Marine Corps.  Charles served our country in the United States Marine Corps and was a veteran of World War II.  He was honorably discharged in June of 1946.  While in the Marines, he was a Golden Glove Boxer.  Charles also attended and graduated from Bethel College, Mishawaka

On May 13, 1983 in Toledo, OH, he was united in marriage to Norma J. (Wertz) Daniels, who survives.  Previously he was married to Arnelda (Pencil) Daniels, who preceded him in death in January of 1983.

While living in Pennsylvania, Charles was a Supervisor with the Pennsylvania State Welfare Department.  For 36 years, Charles served in pastoral ministry, serving congregations in Pennsylvania and Indiana, and most recently serving as pastor at the Country Church, Bourbon, IN.  He and his wife, Norma, attended Gospel Center Missionary Church, South Bend.

He is survived by his loving wife, Norma Daniels of Mishawaka; six children, Darrel Daniels of North Carolina, Bonnie Waltz of Goshen, IN, Dennis (Deb) Daniels of Tennessee, Erma (David) Kinsell of Pennsylvania, Chuck Daniels of North Carolina, and Alvin (Kim) Daniels of North Carolina; step-children, Deidra Wertz-Kati and Denny (Mariam) Wertz, both of Mishawaka, IN; several wonderful grandchildren, step-grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by his three brothers.

Funeral services with Military Rites for Charles will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Gospel Center Missionary Church, 930 S. 30th Street, South Bend, IN 46615 with Pastor John Ranous officiating.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 from 4:00 PM till 7:00 PM at Palmer Funeral Home – River Park Chapel, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend, IN 46615 and one hour prior to services at the church.  Burial will take place on Friday morning (10:00 AM) at the Green County Memorial Park, Jefferson, PA.  Memorial contribution may be made to Bethel College, 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545.  Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.

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