Carl "Ed" Edwin Daniel, 75 of Urbana  died at 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2019, at his home.

Private services will be held at a later date. Baier Family Funeral Services, Paxton is assisting the family with arrangements.

Ed was born July 17, 1944 in Union City, Tennessee the son of Carmel "Dan" and Georgia Marie Owens Daniel. He married Cel Baier February 25, 1967 in Champaign. She survives.

He is also survived by a son, Chadd (Sarah) Daniel of Dewey; two granddaughters, Zoey and Logan Daniel; a sister, Joyce Schlegel of the Los Angeles area and his in-laws, Wilma Baier, Clay Baier, Stu Baier, Joy Baier Davis and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Thomas and Michael Dufek and brother-in-law, Clark Baier.

Ed graduated from high school in Los Angeles, CA and served in the United States Navy for four years. He was a meat cutter and in charge of quality control at Flex n Gate, Urbana until his retirement.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, boating, water skiing and playing golf and was an avid Chicago Bears fan.

Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com.