Daniel E. Haley

Daniel E. Haley, 66 of Oak Harbor, OH died Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at University Hospital, Cleveland, OH following a sudden illness. He was born June 26, 1958 in Detroit, MI to Eugene Haley and Elizabeth (Densmore). He was a 1976 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Harper Woods, a suburb of Detroit, MI. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State

University in Engineering Arts. On August 21, 1981 he married Mary Elizabeth “Mary Beth” Donnellon. Dan retired after a long and successful career as a Mechanical Engineer in nuclear power at both Perry and Davis-Besse nuclear power plants. He was a devout member of St. Boniface Catholic Church, Oak Harbor where he was in the Knights of Columbus and an avid fish

“friar.” He was also an active member of the Zoning Board of Review for Salem Township for many years.

Dan enjoyed tending to his garden and small orchard on his property where the efforts of his labors were enjoyed by many; perhaps most importantly to him, his grandchildren who loved taking a ride out in the side-by-side to help pick fruits and veggies, many of which went directly into their bellies. He was a man who prioritized his family and cared deeply for those

around him. He had a wonderful, and often wicked, sense of humor and those closest knew that his teasing was the most sincere sign of affection. Dan shared 43 wonderful years of marriage with Mary Beth, their love being the kind you strive for in life, an inspiration to many and a model example to their children.

Survivors include his wife Mary Beth of Oak Harbor; children: Meghan (Brent) Tobiczyk of Bloomfield Hills, MI, Kevin (Tara) Haley of Oak Harbor, OH, and Catherine (Seth) Poles of Berkley, MI; grandchildren: Aileen, Alice, Owen, Connor, Graham, Hazel, and Quinn; father Eugene Haley of Emmett, MI; siblings: Carol (Scott) Watson of Avoca, MI, Brian (Kim) Haley of Emmett, MI, Nancy (Bill) Kimmel of Metamora, MI, Mary (John) Kershner of Galesburg, MI, and Terese (Ron) Seagle of Delton, MI; brothers-in-law: Jim Donnellon of Emmett, MI, Tim (Amy) Donnellon of Emmett, MI, Edward (Kristi) Donnellon of Grosse Pointe Park, MI; sisters-in-law: Patricia (David) Cieslik of Romeo, MI, Margaret (Jeff) Ropp of West Bloomfield, MI, and Janette (Mark) High of Grosse Pointe Park, MI. He is also survived by 29 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother and son Daniel V. Haley.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 11am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 10828 Brandon Road, Emmett, MI 48022, where the family will receive friends and family at the Church beginning at 9:30am on Monday. Burial will be in Our Lady of Mount Carmel-Kenockee Cemetery, Emmett, MI. Immediately following the burial, a luncheon will be held at the Parish Hall at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, March 16, 2025 at The Mockingbird on Mill Road- Wine Cafe, 4408 N. Elliston-Trowbridge Road, Graytown, OH 43432 from Noon - 4pm. The Family asks that you attend the Celebration in casual attire as food and drinks will be provided also bring along stories and memories that you wish to share. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Boniface Catholic Church or Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church.

Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Oak Harbor Chapel is assisting the family with local arrangements while Kaatz Funeral Directors, Yale, MI is assisting the family with local arrangements in Michigan. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.crosserpriesmanfuneralhome.com or www.kaatzfunerals.com.