David Ray Skelton, Phd., 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 13, 2023. Born in Greencastle, Indiana David was a son of the late Rev. Raymond and Pauline Skelton. David graduated from Logansport High School, earned his bachelors degree in education from Ball State University and his doctorate in education from Indiana University. During his working years, David worked for IPFW for over 40 years serving in multiple roles to help grow the school. He taught statistics, served in the education department and was the Athletic Director for many years as well as coached many different sports for the university. David coached his children’s sports teams and supported them through all of their coaching endeavors. He loved watching sports, and cheering for IU ( Indiana University), Detroit Tigers, and the Denver Broncos. David was the official score keeper for the Snider Panthers baseball team for 30 years. Surviving are his wife, Karen Skelton; children, Terah Brogan, Marc Skelton; and brother, Steven (Sherry) Skelton. David was preceded in death by his siblings, Harold Pitts, and Madonna (Skelton) Snyder-Soe. A Celebration of David’s Life will be 3 pm, Saturday, April 15, 2023 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling from 12 pm until the service. The family wishes for memorial contributions to be made to the PFW (IPFW) Athletics Discretionary Fund, Where “Doc” was a coach and then Athletic Director and later tutored student-athletes.