Ralph D.
Daniel was the beloved brother of Charles
& Millie Daniel of Prescott. After service in the
Army Air Corps in World War II, he graduated from
the University of Arizona, where he was a charter
member and founding father of the Arizona Alpha
chapter of Phi Kappa Psi in 1947. Soon thereafter, he
was brought into the fraternity’s headquarters staff,
on which he served until his retirement in 1979—the
last twenty-three years as its chief operating officer.
After a career spent in Cleveland and Indianapolis, he
returned to Arizona. Settling in Prescott, Ralph made
himself a vital part of the community, being active
in the local and state historical societies, the airport
authority board, and various other community
projects through the years.
At the same time, he continued to earn his nickname,
“Mr. Phi Psi,” through his continued devotion to
the Fraternity’s interests. He provided professional
leadership to the Fraternity as its interim executive
director in 1990, and attended every biennial national
convention from 1948 through 2010. His iconic
presence at functions large and small will be sorely
missed by the thousands of men privileged to have
met him and to have known him as “brother” in
his more than sixty-three years as a member of Phi
Kappa Psi.
At his request, Ralph’s ashes have been scattered in
the Prescott National Forest...
On behalf of Charles and Millie, Phi Kappa Psi
extends gratitude to all who have joined in this A Service of Remembr ance &
celebration and remembrance. We thank the staff of Thanksgiving
the Veterans’ Administration Hospital and Hospice
for their kindness and care for Ralph during his for the life of:
fi nal days. To those who were able to visit with
him, to share stories and to brighten his days,
we are thankful. We also acknowledge the kind R alph Dudley Daniel
cooperation of the members of the Prescott United
Methodist Church for their kindness in opening
their facility for our use this day, particularly the Born: 12 April 1925
pastors and staff. Your support and encouragement
in these challenging days is deeply appreciated. Phoenix, Arizona
The Fraternity will host a dinner reception at At Rest: 14 January 2011
the Phoenix Hilton East, in Mesa, beginning Prescott, Arizona
this evening at 7:00 p. m. and all are welcome to
join in sharing stories of our beloved “Dud” and
celebrating the life of a great man.
Saturday, 22 January 2011
The United Methodist Church
Prescott, Arizona
1:30 p.m.
Rev. Dr. David M. McDonald
Officiant
- Musical Prelude
- Opening Words
- Congregational Hymn:
“How Great Thou Art”
- Pr ayer
- The Lessons:
Hebrew Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15
Psalter: Psalm 23
(Kent Christopher Owen)
New Testament: Second Timothy 4:6-8
(Andre Sosa)
Gospel: Saint Matthew 22:34-40
(J. Tryon Hubbard)
- A Meditation
- An Affirmation:
“The Phi K appa Psi Creed”
- Pr ayers of Remembr ance and
Thanksgiving
- The Lord’s Pr ayer
- Phi K appa Psi Burial Ritual (Abridged)
- Concluding Hymn:
“How Can I Keep From Singing?”
- Blessing & Benediction
- Recessional
“How Can I Keep From Singing?”
1. My life flows on in endless song,
above earth’s lamentation.
I hear the clear, though far off hymn
that hails a new creation.
Refrain:
No storm can shake my inmost calm
while to that Rock I’m clinging.
Since love is Lord of heaven and earth,
how can I keep from singing?
2. Through all the tumult and the strife,
I hear that music ringing.
It finds an echo in my soul.
How can I keep from singing?
(Refrain)
3. What though my joys and comforts die?
I know my Savior liveth.
What though the darkness gather
round? The Lord’s Prayer
Songs in the night he giveth.
(Refrain) Our Father, Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
4. The peace of Christ makes fresh my Thy kingdom come,
heart, Thy will be done on earth
a fountain ever springing!
As it is in heaven
All things are mine since I am his!
How can I keep from singing?
Give us this day our daily bread
(Refrain) And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive
those who trespass against us
And lead us not into temptation, but
deliver us from evil
* For Thine is the kingdom, and the power
and the glory
Forever and ever. Amen.