Daniel “Dan” Altenberger of Hillsboro, 84, died on Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his beloved family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 12, at the Bass-Patton-Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Services will start at noon with burial to follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Hillsboro. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the funeral home.
Mr. Altenberger was born on June 18, 1940, in Karnak, the son of Paul R. and Bertha M. (Bost) Altenberger. He spent the majority of his working career in the energy industry working for CIPS in Coffeen and in the later years retiring from Ameren as a gas control operator in February of 2003.
Mr. Altenberger had a kind heart filled with generosity, having always gone the extra mile to support his family. He enjoyed amateur radio for several years and attained his extra class license. Mr. Altenberger had a passion for learning, especially when it came to reading a book or watching television about history. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many.
Mr. Altenberger is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis (Larrison) Altenberger of Hillsboro; sons, Jeff Altenberger of Morrisonville and Shawn (wife Lahys) Altenberger of Hillsboro and daughter, Tammy (husband Troy) Lewis of Morrisonville; grandchildren, Heather (husband Shane) Segrest, Heath (wife Lauren) Lehnen, Lucas Altenberger, Hunter (fianceé Lakota Page) Lyerla, Logan Altenberger and Brenden Lewis; great-granddaughters, Meghan Lehnen, Rilynne Segrest, Rayna Segrest and Abby Lehnen; and his loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Paul and Bertha, Mr. Altenberger was preceded in death by his brother, Roger (wife Donna) Altenberger and sister, Bernetta Owen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mr. Altenberger’s honor may be directed towards the donor’s choice. The Bass-Patton-Dean Funeral Home in Hillsboro is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at www.basspattondeanfh.com.
