Nickson, Dillin Robert (1981-2011)

NICKSON, LOMHOLT, KESLER, MIELKE, CHISHOLM, HOFFMAN, ARNOLD, PLATTS

Posted By: Paul Nagy, volunteer (email)
Date: 4/10/2011 at 22:28:28

Dillin Robert Nickson
(November 4, 1981 - April 1, 2011)

Dillin R. Nickson, age 29, of Ames, formerly of Lake Mills, died Friday, April 1, 2011, as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Ames.

Dillin Robert Nickson was born on November 4, 1981, in Forest City, Iowa, to Kenneth and Darcy (Lomholt) Nickson. Baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota, he attended grade school in Lake Mills and graduated from Immanuel Lutheran High School in Eau Clarie, Wisconsin.

Following high School, Dillin attended one year of college at both Immanuel Lutheran in Eau Claire and the community college in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. After college, Dillin enlisted in the United States Air Force specializing in Avionics, working on C130 Air Crafts. Dillin was very proud to have served in two separate tours in Iraq. Shortly thereafter, Dillin joined the Air National Guard with the 133TS out of Fort Dodge, Iowa. During his time with the Air National Guard, he also attended college at Iowa State University, majoring in Aerospace Engineering.

Dillin was known for his infectious smile, his big dimples, and his laugh. He could light up any room he walked into. He was very adventurous and loved to travel. Throughout his life, Dillin touched many people’s lives, and was instantly loved by all. His favorite hobbies were riding his motorcycle, playing his guitar, honing his archery skills, and target practicing with his guns. He loved to work with wood and dreamed of some day building his own home in Colorado. The most important parts of his life were his faith in God as well as his love for his country and his family. Dillin was a valued son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend to all. His nieces adored their “Uncle Pickle,” who was always excited to spend time with them. Even after his death, he was able to help others as a donor.

Dillin was a patriot and hero to us all and will truly be missed!

Survivors include his parents, Ken and Darcy Nickson, of Lake Mills; two sisters, Shannon (Ryan) Kesler, of Lake Mills, and Alisha (Dan) Mielke, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; his brother, Cody Nickson, of Lake Mills; his grandmother, Mildred Nickson, of Lake Mills; and five nieces, Téah and Tenley Kesler, and Kitara, Adalia, and Peyton Mielke. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Joanne Nickson, of Lake Mills, Lee (Barb) Nickson, of Lake Mills, Deb (Mike) Chisholm, of Osage, Iowa, Debra Hoffman of Tucson, Arizona, and Darla Arnold, of Eugene, Oregon; as well as many beloved cousins, extended family and friends.

Dillin was preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert Nickson, Charles and Lyn Platts, and Louis “Bud” Lomholt; along with an uncle, Jerry Nickson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, April 9, 2011, at Salem Lutheran Church, 401 South Lake Street, Lake Mills, with Pastor Ted Barthels of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Austin, Minnesota, officiating.

Visitation will be on Friday, April 8, 2011, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Mittelstadt Funeral Home, 902 East Main Street, Lake Mills, and will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Saturday.

Burial will be in the Synod Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery in Lake Mills with full military honors given by the 133rd Test Squadron Base Honor Guard from Fort Dodge, Iowa.

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