Daniel C. Nicholson

February 24, 1941 - November 1, 2019

Daniel C. Nicholson, age 78, passed away at his home in East Peoria on Friday, November 1, 2019. He was born to Jack and Norma (Woodsmall) Nicholson on February 24, 1941 in Indianapolis, IN. He married Connie Trump who preceded him in death in November 2005. Dan is survived by his partner, Diana Hill of East Peoria, whom he loved with all his heart. He had two sisters, Bonnie Schultz and Christine Morlan, and two brothers, Tom Wilson and Mike Wilson, all of Indiana. He had three children and four step children. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and brother Jack. Dan worked as a machinist by trade in Pennsylvania before retiring to Sebring, Florida. Dan was an avid pool player. He won many tournaments and enjoyed playing for many years. He loved his precious dogs Peanut and Buddy. He loved going to happy hour with his many friends at Sunny Pines RV and Mobile Home Park in Sebring, Florida. He was kept very busy by Diane, Missy and Crystal with their many projects, which we lovingly referred to as his “to-do” list. He was always willing to do anything for them. Dan always kept busy doing things such as mowing grass both at Sunny Pine and in East Peoria. He was a very kind man and will be missed tremendously. Dan wished to have his body donated to science. Anatomical Gift Association will use Dan’s precious gift to aid medical field research in order to enrich the lives of others. A celebration of Dan’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in honor of Dan may be made to Theresa Tracy Strive to Survive, PO Box 2464, East Peoria IL 61611. Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.GaryDeitersFuneralHome.com