Daniel Henry Polens

Daniel Henry Polens of Dexter, Michigan, age 55, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Michigan Medicine. He was born May 12, 1970, in Mt. Clemens, MI, the son of Robert and Emilie (Otte) Polens.

Daniel graduated from Chelsea High School in 1993. He moved out on his own in his twenties, took the bus to Ann Arbor, and worked in fast food and was fairly independent for 25 years. Dan was a member of Common Chords Chimes group and Saturday Morning Challenger Bowling League at Chelsea Lanes for 30 years. He loved the Lord and attended Peace Lutheran Church, where he was an Usher and Reader. Dan loved sports- especially professional wrestling and baseball. He loved the Tigers and collecting baseball cards. He was a jokester. Dan loved to travel going to most states and many national parks. He also went to Spain, Morocco, and Mexico. Dan loved to draw and color geometric designs. He had a large tie collection and loved suspenders. Dan was empathetic, he was proud of his nephews, and a blessing to his family and many others.

Dan is survived by his parents; brother, Rob Polens of Chelsea; two nephews, Ben and Nate; along with many cousins; and aunts and uncles.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 14, 11am at Peace Lutheran Church in Ann Arbor, Michigan with Pastor Kurt Lambert officiating. The family will receive friends at 10am until the time of service. A luncheon will follow. Memorial contributions can be made to Peace Lutheran Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.