DANIEL L. FILER, age 71. Dearest husband of Brandon Bowman and partner of Lance Boardman. Loving father of Heather Filer and Heidi Filer (Narciso Rodriguez). Cherished grandfather of Dan Yee (Ciarra), Katie Yee, Jackie Fernandez; great grandfather of Kieran Yee. Beloved son of the late Lawrence and Vera (nee Baker). Dear brother of Cindy Boger (Keith), Jill Bowley (Dan), Eric (Gina), Kurt (Pattie) and Wendy Forrey (Hugh). Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
For nearly 40 years, Dan was co-proprietor (with his brother Kurt) and chief floral designer of Filer's Florist in Middleburg Heights. As well as being a highly successful businessman, Dan was a skilled DIY expert, a talented and exuberant cook and baker, a community activist and advocate, and a dedicated patron of the arts.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Dan’s honor be made to the North Coast Men’s Chorus. The website is ncmchorus.org. Closing Prayers Saturday November 20, 2021 at the funeral home 3:00 PM. Final resting place Hillcrest Memorial Park (Hermitage, PA.). The family will receive friends (while practicing social distancing and the use of masks) SATURDAY 12 – 3:00 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).
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