On behalf of Kappa Kappa Gamma Fraternity, I would like to extend our sympathies and condolences to Phi Kappa Psi for the loss of Ralph “Dud” Daniel. He was an inspirational legend to not only the Phi Kappa Psi community, but to the entire Greek community as well. I know that he leaves behind a unique legacy of service and integrity that may never be matched ...

On behalf of FarmHouse International Fraternity and Foundation, I want to express our sympathy on the death of Ralph "Dud" Daniel. Distinguished in appearance, courtly in manner, Dud was a wonderful example of a gentleman. He not only looked the part, but he was unfailing in putting it to practice. When I attended my first FEA meeting 38 years ag,. Dud sought me out and made me ...

For most of us, there was never a time in Phi Psi when Dud Daniel was not around. Even among some of the “older” Brothers, I hear stories of visits during their undergraduate days when Dud first came on staff in Cleveland as an assistant to Dab Williams. For all of us, Dud was that great reservoir of information on how Phi Psi events were done, ...

To our honorary grandfather / father/ uncle /  brother, Dud...   You lived and died with the same dignity with which we all should so blessed... You were not a saint, but a human being:  a student, a soldier, a confidant, a neighbor, a mentor, and our friend...   You loved your chardonnay on ice and your sweet tooth was legendary; you eschewed pomp and circumstance ...

I met Dud when I first moved to Arizona in 1987.  He had just finished building his home and would come into the Old Prescott Mining Company Restaurant.  Ralph was from the old school, a very simple man who liked simple things.  Ralph loved the little things in life.  He loved Arizona, he loved food and he loved drinking wine at happy hour prices.  People often ...

I was very sorry to learn of Dud's passing. he was certainly a strong advocate of the Fraternity movement. he will be missed Interfraternally.

"Dud" Daniel, our most honored Brother Phi Psi. We were blessed by his 63 years of dedicated service to the Fraternity. He made "Our Strong Band" even stronger.
~ J. Richard Bull, Ohio Delta '43

I do not want to say that Dud was an overachiever, but after dinner one evening in the mid ‘60s as we were flying to Indianapolis, Dud (then in his early 40’s) told me, “You know, Phil, I don’t think I will live to be over 50, maybe 55!” Well, like many of you, I sent him a card on 4-12-10 to help celebrate his 85th ...