Clayton R. Daniels

Clayton R. Daniels, 53 of Hawick, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital.  A memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2022 at Hawick United Methodist Church in Hawick.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.  Arrangements are with the Johnson Funeral Home in Paynesville.     

Clayton Ross Daniels was born on March 5, 1969 in Remer and was adopted as an infant by Ernie and Dorothy (Barslou) Daniels.  He grew up in Remer and graduated from Remer High School in 1987.    He lived in the Walker area where he worked for Northern Lights Casino and building log homes.  He moved to Hawick in 2008 where he lived with his partner, Beth and managed the grounds for TPI in Willmar.

He loved to help out a friend in need, listen to music, mow lawns, fish, hunt and spend time with his family, especially his nieces, nephews and grandchildren. 

Clayton died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 53.  He is survived by his partner, Beth Tersteeg of 13 years; nephew, Shayne Werner; niece, Sheyenne Michaud; great-niece, Abbi Werner; Beth’s children, Bridget (Stan) Hasbrook, Chris (Hilsida) Tersteeg, Robert Tersteeg, Traci Tersteeg (Jason Schmol); eight grandchildren and close family friends, Evie Campbell, Gina Tanner and Val Tanner.

Clayton was preceded in death by his parents; special mom, Jan Tanner; best friend, Rich Tanner; niece, Shayla; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Kim Michaud.

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