Danford David Distel Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Danford David Distel (Auburn Hills, Michigan), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 1, 2025 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Danford David Distel to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ferdinand Distel (Fred) and Virginia Distel (Mitchell); his wife Eleanor; and his siblings, Terrence Distel and Gretchen Distel.
He is survived by: his children, Debbie Bowen (Dan), DeeDee Wood (K. C.), Cindy Rashid (Jim), David Distel (Carol), Mike Distel (Meghan) and Linda Distel Nieman; his grandchildren, Tony Bowen, Angie Bowen Tackett (Lee), Christine Torosian (Scott), Cathy Palte (Eric), Kevin Rashid (Sara), Nick Rashid, Alec Distel (Monika), Justine Distel, Caroline Distel, Hallie Distel, Ryan Distel, Jack Distel, Jimmy Nieman and Jessica Salazar (Chase); his great grandchildren, James, Layla, Cecelia, Joel, Abram, Noah, Luke, Grace, Joey, Juliet, Caleb, Cameron, Jimmy, Jaxson, Niko and Sofia; and his sisters-in-law, Marian Jelley (Jim), Rosemary Szpunar (Walter) and Linda C. Distel. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, a cause close to Dan's heart.
