Mastodon Hall of Famer Dr. David “Doc” Skelton Passes Away
4/14/2023 9:59:00 AM | General, Hall of Fame
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Dr. David Skelton, a longtime cornerstone of the Mastodon Athletic Department, passed away last month.
Skelton, known to most in the department as "Doc", worked at IPFW for over 40 years. He was a men's basketball coach from 1966-70, a faculty member, and served on the faculty senate athletic advisory committee from 1970-79. He coached the first softball team in 1975. Skelton returned to basketball, coaching the women's team from 1977-79. In 1979, Skelton was named Director of Athletics, a position he held until 1987. During his tenure, IPFW joined NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. His time with the Mastodons saw him assist with compliance, fundraising and academics.
He was inducted as part of the inaugural class of the Mastodon Hall of Fame in 2007.
The Skelton Award is given each year to the student-athlete who best exemplifies athletic performance, academic success and community/extracurricular involvement.
A celebration of life will be 3 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling from noon until the service.
Skelton, known to most in the department as "Doc", worked at IPFW for over 40 years. He was a men's basketball coach from 1966-70, a faculty member, and served on the faculty senate athletic advisory committee from 1970-79. He coached the first softball team in 1975. Skelton returned to basketball, coaching the women's team from 1977-79. In 1979, Skelton was named Director of Athletics, a position he held until 1987. During his tenure, IPFW joined NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference. His time with the Mastodons saw him assist with compliance, fundraising and academics.
He was inducted as part of the inaugural class of the Mastodon Hall of Fame in 2007.
The Skelton Award is given each year to the student-athlete who best exemplifies athletic performance, academic success and community/extracurricular involvement.
A celebration of life will be 3 p.m., Saturday, April 15, 2023 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, with calling from noon until the service.
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