Dana D. McClenahan, age 71 of Marine, IL, died Friday, January 12, 2024, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.

He was born on Saturday, April 12, 1952, in East Saint Louis, IL, the son of Donald and Doris (nee Emerson) McClenahan.

He married Virginia "Jenny" M. Black on March 14, 1981, who survives.

Mr. McClenahan was born at St. Mary's Hospital in East Saint Louis, IL. He grew up in Dupo, IL After high school, he worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. For a number of years he was a Legal Investigator for the law firm of C. Marshall Friedman in St. Louis, MO. In his retirement he enjoyed being a school bus driver for the Triad School District. Among his hobbies, he enjoyed working in his garage and talking about Hot Rods and Muscle Cars.

Survivors include:
Wife - Virginia M. "Jenny" (nee Black) McClenahan, Marine, IL
Son - Brian D. (Krystal M.) McClenahan, Alhambra, IL
Daughter - Sarah A. M. McClenahan, Marine, IL
Son - Donald McClenahan, Rosiclare, IL
Son - Marcus (Meredith) McClenahan, Harrisburg, IL
Son - Christopher (Sally) McClenahan, Rosiclare, IL
Grandchild - Wyatt D. McClenahan, Alhambra, IL
Grandchild - Avery M. McClenahan, Alhambra, IL
Grandchild - Joseph (Alexa) McClenahan, Rosiclare, IL
Grandchild - Dylan (Michaela) McClenahan, Golconda, IL
Grandchild - Brandon (Chelsea) Smith, Cave In Rock, IL
Grandchild - Kellyn (Zach) Phillips, Marion, IL
Grandchild - Alyssa Garten, Grove City, OH
Grandchild - Shay (Abby) McClenahan, Shawneetown, IL
Grandchild - Makaya McClenahan, Rosiclare, IL
Great Grandchildren - Eleven
Brother - Jack McClenahan
Brother - Ronald McClenahan
Sister - Lynda Meyer
Sister - Renee Glockner
Sister - Christina Godier

He was preceded in death by:
Father - Donald W. McClenahan
Mother - Doris M. (nee Emerson) McClenahan
Sister - Sandra McClenahan
Sister - Donna McClenahan
Daughter-In-Law - Christy McClenahan

Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Marine, IL.

No services will be scheduled.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.