Daniel Smoger

Daniel Smoger Obituary

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Age - 89

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September 12, 2023

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Warren, MI

"Daniel J. Smoger was born on July, 3, 1934 to Martin and Claire Smoger in Detroit, Michigan. He passed away on September 9, 2023 at the age of 89. Beloved husband of 66 years of Theresa. Loving father of Doreen (David) Lossing, Daniel (Susan) Smoger, Debra (Steven) Osbourn, David (Jill) Smoger and Darren Smoger. Proud grandpa \u0026quot;G-PA\u0026quot; of Trevor \u0026quot;Brooke\u0026quot; Lossing, Lauren (Bradley) Cochranc, the late Rachel Smoger, Shawna (Todd) Wist, Alex (Kara) Osbourn, Jacob Smoger, Derek Smoger, Daniel (Fiance Selena Adams) Osbourn, Luke Smoger, Martin Smoger and Olyvia Smoger. Loving great grandpa of Jackson, Boone, Hutch, Conner, Grant, Henry and Emilia. Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation times are pending. "

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