Daniel W. Skaggs

August 28, 1958 - March 8, 2020

Daniel W. Skaggs, age 61 of Wood River, IL, died Sunday, March 08, 2020, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL. He was born on August 28, 1958, in Wood River, IL, the son of Lee and Virginia (nee Pierson) Skaggs. Dan was a member of First Baptist Church in Edwardsville. He was also a former member of Bethalto and Edwardsville Jaycees; Lifetime member of Alton Volunteer Emergency Corps. (AVEC); Advisory Council at Center Stone. Dan was born in Wood River, IL and attended Edwardsville High School, graduating in 1976. He worked at American Steel for 3 years and then worked as a paramedic for Alhambra Ambulance Service and later for Alton Ambulance Service. He then worked for GC Services in Earth City, MO as an account representative. He retired in 1999 on disability. He enjoys building and collecting model and die cast cars. Dan loved his pet, Dakota. Survivors include: Sister - Lois M. (Steve) Laird, Alton, IL Sister - Kay L. (Kelsey) Mathis, Granite City, IL Sister - Peggy L. Wethington, Granite City, IL Nieces and Nephews - Six He was preceded in death by: Father - Lee Walter Skaggs Mother - Virginia Lois Skaggs, nee Pierson Sister - Jill A. DeLisle Brother - Alan Skaggs (infant) Sister - Connie Skaggs (infant) Aunt - Marcella Bentrup Aunt - Nora Suhre Uncle - Virgil Skaggs Aunt - Phyllis Pierson Aunt - Juanita Henfling Niece - Kelly Robinson Brother In-law - Pat Wethington Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL. Services have been canceled due to CDC restrictions for the community health. Interment will be at Worden City Cemetery in Worden, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Edwardsville or Alton Volunteer Emergency Corps.