Dan Delcour

Dan Delcour, 70, passed away July 9, 2024 in Springfield. He was born Feb. 22, 1954 in Mansfield to Francis and Geleta Adamson Delcour. Dan went to Hartville High School, and went on to go to Missouri State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree. Dan owned Dan's Custom Cycles, and had worked for Zenith, KTXR, O'Reilly's and was a special education teacher for Logan-Rogersville High School. On Oct. 23, 2011, Dan married Connie Guinn. Dan was saved and baptized and his faith was very important to him.  Dan enjoyed regular visits to the tattoo shop, spending time with family and friends, he was an avid reader and was a snarky editorial writer. He was an orginator of the 1981 Toys for Tots motorcycle run in Springfield.
Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Geleta Adamson Delcour. He is survived by his wife, Connie of the home; daughter, Marianne Beard and husband, Jason; step-son, Brandon Kellum and wife, Brenda; step-son, Jarod Kellum; brother, Jerry Delcour and wife, Janet; niece, Jerica Delcour; a gaggle of grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several more that know him as Papa Dan. Dan was so loved and will be sorely missed by everyone that knew and loved him. A Memorial Service to celebrate Dan's life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn, Springfield. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.