April 2, 1920 - April 21, 2021
MIDDLETON / JANESVILLE, WI - Richard E. Skyles, Middleton, formerly of Janesville, died peacefully at Attic Angel Place on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 2, 1920, to Walter and Florence (Clements) Skyles and recently celebrated his 101st birthday. He graduated from Glenwood High School, Iowa, in 1938 where he received all-state recognition in football and basketball. He attended UW Whitewater, received a B.A. degree from Western Michigan University, a M.A. degree from the University of Michigan and completed additional post graduate work at Michigan State University. He was a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving in the Pacific theater during World War II.