Daniel G.

Collins

Daniel G. Collins, 48, of Madison, formerly of Lake Mills, died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

Daniel was born on October 9, 1973 to Donald Collins and Barbara (Butler) Collins.

He attended Lake Mills High School with the class of 1992.

Daniel married Jenny Smith in 2000 and had 3 beautiful children and Daniel was blessed with two step children. They subsequently divorced.

He then married the love of his life, Marie Lafawn Gallert on December 31, 2015. She was his rock, his soul mate.

Danny loved stock car racing and hot rods. His greatest passion other than his children and wife was having his head under the hood of any fast car. He spent a lot of his life as a spectator, mechanic and eventually a driver at the local race tracks. Daniel worked as a mechanic and auto body specialist.

Survivors include his wife Marie Collins, beloved dog Sasha Rayne, his children Alexis Collins, Jarod Collins, Kaytlin Smith, 2 step children, Devon Smith and Christine Smith , grandson Oliver, Mother Barbara Johnson, Step father Lewis Johnson, brothers Jon Collins, Thomas (Renee) Collins, 5 nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews.

Daniel was preceded in death by his father Donald George Collins.

At this time no services will be held. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date.

If desired, memorials may be directed to the family.