Nial D. Dicken

Born in Dysart, Iowa on December 20, 1921
Departed on January 19, 2010. Resided in Marion, Iowa.

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Nial A. Dicken, 88, passed into the arms of his Lord, January 19, 2010 after a short illness. He was a resident of Crestview Acres Nursing Home in Marion.

Friends may call from 4-7 pm Friday at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with the Rev. David Hohmann officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Nial was born in Dysart, Iowa on December 20, 1921 the son of Paul & Ruth Dicken of Dysart. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, LaVera and his parents.

Nial is survived by three stepchildren, Sandra (Eugene) Christensen of Elberon, David (Carleta) Holloway of Cedar Rapids, and Kay (Paul) Knight of Cedar Rapids. Also surviving are six grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and cousins.

Nial worked at Brucemore for Howard Hall as a chauffer, houseman, butler, building superintendant and unofficial greeter for 24 years retiring in December of 1983. Nial served in the Navy during WWII, was a life member of V.F.W. Post #788, American Legion Post #298, Marion and a member of the First Congregational Church of Christ.

Nial enjoyed bowling and golf with his family and friends for many years.

Memorials may be given in his name to the First Congregational Church and V.F.W. Post #788.

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