Frederick Howard Daniels I, 80, of Kentland, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, December 2, 2012 at IU Health Hospital of Lafayette. He was born March 2, 1932 in Junction City, Kansas to the late Howard and Helen (Cummings) Daniels. Fred was a decorated Korean War Veteran, and was awarded the Purple Heart before being honorably discharged on November 18, 1953. His marriage was to Florence E. Bitting on November 2, 1953. She survives. He worked for Capital Products as a foreman in Mechanicsburg, PA before moving to Kentland in 1972 to start up a new plant. Fred was a member of the American Legion Post 364 and The Fellowship of Living Hope in Rensselaer. He enjoyed fishing with his family and Christian Fellowship with friends. Surviving with his wife are two children; Howard A. Daniels (wife: Cristina) of Milpitas, CA and Laura L. Daniels of Gratz, PA. Also surviving is a brother; Harley Joseph Daniels, six grandsons, three granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son; Frederick H. Daniels II, a daughter; Esther Morehead and one grandson; Allen Daniels. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. (CST) Sunday, December 9, 2012 at The Fellowship of Living Hope (3850 W. Bunkum Rd. Rensselaer, IN 47978) with Pastor Edwin Bontreger officiating. There will be fellowship immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be given to The National Kidney Foundation of Indiana (911 E. 86th St. Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46240-1848). Stitz-Clapper Funeral Home of Kentland is handling arrangements.