Dailey Parrish, age 82, of Cass City, passed away on June 26, 2026  following an intense brief illness in Comfort Care provided by the Tuscola County Medical Care Facility.  Dailey was born in Cass City to Elmer and Beatrice “Peachie” (Hess) Parrish on March 22, 1944.  He graduated from Cass City High School in 1962.  He held several jobs before finding his way to Pontiac Motors.  Shortly thereafter, Dailey was drafted into the US Army and his deployment was the Demilitarized Zone in Korea.  He was honorably discharged in 1967 and returned to General Motors.

Dailey married Linda Anthes on June 29,1968. Dailey passed days shy of their 58th wedding anniversary.  They began their marriage living in Auburn Heights.  After moving to Caro he was able to begin working at Saginaw Steering Gear, retiring in 1996 after 32 years.  He lived his best life helping out on the farm, cutting wood, deer hunting, fishing, seeing the grandchildren nearly every day, being “on call” as a member of the Cass City United Methodist Church and helped wherever needed. He was a dedicated member of Thumb Chapter Pheasants Forever as Secretary/Treasurer receiving a Michigan Lifetime Service award in 2018.  He and Linda also enjoyed several summers in Caseville.

Dailey is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter and husband, Lisa and Martin Venema: granddaughter and husband Libby and Dr. Jared Sanderson; grandson, Andrew Venema; and first great-grandson, Isaac Sanderson; brothers, David Parrish and Harry Parrish, sister-in-law, Jill Parrish; brother and sister - in-law; Aaron and Sharon Anthes, several nieces and nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Beatrice Parrish, brother, Elmer Parrish, and his father and mother-in- law, Albert and Laura Anthes.

Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, July 10 at the Cass City United Methodist Church, 5100 Cemetery Road, Cass City, Michigan visitation begins at 1:00pm with the service at 2:00pm. Pastor Julie Wakeham officiating.

Honors service by members of the US Army and Cass City VFW Post 3644.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution at the donor's choice.