Daniel John Polega 76 of Huron Township, Kinde, passed away surrounded by his family on December 9th. Daniel was born on March 17, 1948, to the late Michael and Irene (Strozeski) Polega. Daniel was preceded in death by his brother Leonard Polega. He was the beloved brother of Michael Jr (Bernie) Polega, Nancy (Gerald) Particka Vicki (Gary) Duda, Mary Lou (Bradley) Iseler, and Jeannie (Robert) Schumacher. Daniel was survived by 15 nieces and nephews and many great nieces & nephews, cousins and friends. Daniel was very proud of his 2 godchildren Michelle Craig and Jason Particka.

Daniel attended the Michigan School for the Deaf in Flint and graduated in 1967.  He then worked at the Huron County Medical Care Facility for 45 years doing custodial work. He carried a pencil and paper in his pocket and was quick to give you a daily weather report. His outgoing personality allowed him to make friends with everyone even though he was deaf and totally speech impaired.

Daniel was a member of Port Austin U & I Club and Kinde Seniors Club.  He was an usher for St. Mary's Church in Kinde for 50 years and was involved in the local club for the deaf.

Daniel enjoyed yard work, gardening and selling his produce, feeding his many cats, feeding the birds, playing cards, watching sports and visiting family and friends.  He loved Christmas and even dressed as Santa Clause at various events. He loved doing magic tricks for his nieces and nephews. Daniel looked forward to his brother Mike visiting him every morning at 7am for a cup of coffee and a cookie.

Words cannot express how much we will miss him.

A mass of Christian burial will take place 11a.m. on Friday December 13 at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church (Annunciation of the Lord Parish) in Kinde with Fr. Craig Carolan officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery.

Visitation will be 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday December 12, 2024 at MacAlpine Funeral Home Gage Chapel of Kinde. Visitation will also be at the church, 10 a.m. until time of service.

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