Daniel H. Nicholson

Visitation will be 10:00am to 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Runge Mortuary & Crematory Davenport. Funeral services will be at 12:00pm Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in the Runge Chapel followed by military honors and burial in the National Cemetery Rock Island, IL. Memorials may be made to the River Bend Food Pantry or Empowering Abilities. Please share condolences with the family at www.rungemortuary.com.

Daniel was born October 16, 1950 in Iowa City, IA to Richard & Nettie (Mayes) Nicholson. He was united in marriage to Donna Lawson on December 29, 1984 in Davenport, IA. Dan had served in the US Army 1968 – 1971 and in the National Guard for many years.

Dan was a journeyman millwright having served his apprenticeship with Sivyer Steel Casting and retiring from the Millwright & Technical Engineers Union 2158 in 2010. He was a member of Local 2158, the Davenport VFW, and loved to travel, often acting as the travel agent setting up the trips for the group. Dan was very handy and had remodeled several homes over the years, he enjoyed keeping his yard & gardens looking good, and had volunteered with daughter at the Empowering Abilities staff appreciation dinners. Dan leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Nicholson; children, Shawn (Nicole) Nicholson, Dawnelle Gordon, and Melissa Nicholson; grandchildren, Jesse-Brice, Dylan, Sienna, Raymond, Joseph, Gavin, & Ryder; siblings, Bonnie Nicholson-Leonard (Lyle Leonard), Terri Norby, Todd (Donna) Carter, Rick Nicholson, Devin Nicholson, Tara Nicholson- Buttery (Brian Buttery), & Gloria (Bob) Faso; God children, Jessie (Kayla) Davis, Sarah (Phillip) Potter, & Alicia Nicholson; his vacation daughter, Rachel (Kyle) Kroeger; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins & close friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Tim Norby; and sisters, Tammy Nicholson & Sharon Fox.