Daniel Richard Sturgis, 62, of Lake Placid, Florida (formerly of White Lake, Michigan) went home to the Lord on Friday evening October 25, 2019.  Daniel was the son of Joanne (Williams) and Richard Sturgis of Elsie, Michigan. He was born July 16, 1957 in Flint, Michigan; attended schools in the Ovid-Elsie area and graduated from Ovid-Elsie High School in 1975.  Daniel worked for General Motors for over 30 years, initially at Oldsmobile in Lansing, Michigan and retired as a test driver from GM Milford Proving Grounds. After his retirement in 2006, he spent several winters in the Lake Placid area and finally made the permanent move with his spouse, coming from Michigan to Lake Placid in February of this year.  Daniel enjoyed reading a good novel, clowning, bird watching, camping, taking care of his dogs and gardening. He loved to be with family and friends anytime they could be together. He is survived by his spouse of 32 years Kevin Tishler, his mother, Mrs. Joanne Sturgis; brothers Douglas and Dennis Sturgis (Anne), nephew Brandon, nieces Ashley, Courtney, Erika and Shannon, as well as grandnieces Riann and Karsyn and grandnephews Tison and Hawkin.  He was predeceased by his father, Richard Sturgis, in 2014. The family suggests donations to the ASPCA, Humane Society or any animal rescue/shelter in Daniel's memory. In keeping with Daniel's wishes, services were private for the family.