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 called from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 22, at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 23, at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories with the Rev. David Hohmann officiating. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Nial was born in Dysart on December 20, 1921, the son of Paul and 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 superintendent and unofficial greeter for 24 years, retiring in December of 1983. Nial served in the Navy during World War II, 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.