Donald “Don” Dean Nidey, 85, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Willow Gardens Care Center in Marion. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, conducted by Reverend Rick Gail. Inurnment will take place at Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion.
Don was born February 1, 1934, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Floyd and Hazel (Lampley) Nidey. He was a graduate of Williamsburg High School. On June 21, 1953, Don was united in marriage to Marilyn Rosa Grant. He was employed with Sears and later with Equitable of Iowa until his retirement. Don was a member of First Assembly of God Christian Church, Cedar Rapids.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Nidey; son, Ricky Nidey of Iowa City, Iowa; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one sister, Faith (Mike) Villhauer of Lytton, Iowa; one brother, Dan (Doreen) Nidey of Iowa City; and former son-in-law, Michael Benning.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Jane Elizabeth Benning; brother, David Nidey at infancy; and sister, Karen Halverson.
Memorials in Don’s memory may be directed to Cedar Valley Humane Society.
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