Malcolm David Mcdaniel

Malcolm McDaniel died comfortably in his sleep Friday, Jan 10, 2020 at 4:15 am. Malcolm "Mac" David McDaniel was born September 9, 1925 in Owensboro, Kentucky. He met his wife Elaine Lee in 1944 in Berkeley, California and they were married in 1945. Following, they had a son Rickey David McDaniel, born in Rochester, Minnesota on April 10, 1946. Mac was serving in the United States Navy during this time in which he participated in 5 major invasions in the South Pacific. He also was a member of the Masons, Rochester VFW for many years, and was employed by the Rochester Mayo Civic Auditorium for more than 35 years. He is survived by his son Rick, Rick's wife Shelley, 3 grandsons, Michael Allington McDaniel 38, Mathew David McDaniel 35, and Joseph Talyn McDaniel 33. He also was blessed with a great-granddaughter, born on his same birthdate September 9, 2018. Her name is Zoe Jane McDaniel. He was the last living survivor of 6 brothers and 2 sisters and was preceded in death by his wife Elaine in 1991 and by his son, Michael in 1952. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2020 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service. Pastor Carl-Eric Gentes will be officiating with burial at Oronoco Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the local Cancer Society. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the McDaniel family; to share a special memory of condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com