Richard 'Dick' Nicoson

Richard "Dick" Nicoson, 85, of Danville left us to be with his loving wife, Viola and son, David, in heaven at 6:29 PM, May 8, 2018 at Hawthorne Inn. He was born on October 31, 1932 the son of Theodore and Thelma (Hicks) Nicoson. He married Viola Lister December 3, 1952 in Danville and she preceded him in death in 2011. Richard retired in 1994 after 30 years at Hyster, Illinois Power and Grab-It-Here. Dick served in the infantry division of the US Army from 1952 to 1954 earning the rank of Sgt. He received the Korean Service Ribbon, Bronze Service Star, United Nations Service Medals and National Defense Service Medal for his service in Korea. Dick was active in the Korean War Veteran's Association, Korean War Vet Honor Guard and even went to local grade schools to educate children on the war. The fourth of July firework displays, and family picnics were especially important to him. He loved model railroading. He was a member of the Buckeye Club and gave all the caregivers at Hawthorne their own buckeyes. Dick enjoyed watching birds, fishing, and hunting mushrooms. Family meant everything to him. Family would like to give a special thanks to Lisa Miller and the entire Hawthorne Family, Dr. Horner, Steve, and Carle Hospice for all their care. He is survived by two sons; Jeff (Kathy) Nicoson of Danville, Doug (Dawn) Nicoson of Horton, MI; sister, Ramona Barnes of Danville; grandchildren, Donny (Marcy) Nicoson, Megan Nicoson, Erin Nicoson, Andrew (Jennifer) Nicoson, Lindsay (Ethan) Perkins, Matthew Nicoson, Jennifer (Doug) Miller and Stacey (Stephen) Jankovic; great-grandchildren, Mady, Leah, Nate, Elijah, Solomon, RJ, Ava, Cora, Evelynn and baby Olivia on the way; many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. He was preceded in death by his wife, son, parents, two brothers and two sisters. A celebration of Dick's life will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville with Pastor Chuck Strebin officiating. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM, May 11, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville. Donations in his memory may be made to Operation Honor Guard. Please join his family in sharing memories, videos, photos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.

Visitation May 11, 2018 Friday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion st Danville, Il 61834 Service May 12, 2018 Saturday, 10:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion st Danville, Il 61834 Final Resting Place Sunset Memorial Park 3901 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834

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