RACINE – Daniel Joseph Shelby, 58, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

He was born in Racine on December 30 1961, the son of John and Julie (nee: Rothering) Shelby.  He graduated from Washington Park High School in 1980.   Dan received a scholarship to play football at Northeast Missouri State. He later transferred to Western Illinois where he received his undergraduate degree and his MBA.

Dan worked in industrial sales for a number of years but changed his course and decided to work in a field that allowed him to work with his hands; something he found great joy doing.

Dan is survived by his son and daughter, Zachary and Alyssa Shelby; his parents, John and Julie Shelby; his brothers and sisters, Michael (Sue Jarvela) Shelby, Natalie (Ron) Griffin, Patricia (Stephen) Roberts, Thomas (Jean) Shelby, David Shelby, Julie (Scott) Baker, Peter (Mima) Shelby and Mary Sue (Warren) Lester.  He is further survived by his former wife and mother of his children, Leslie Shelby; his nieces and nephews; as well as many grand-nieces and grand-nephews, whom Dan loved treating as his grandchildren.

A private service for Dan's immediate family will take place at the funeral home.