Don G. Dixon, 91, of Burlington, died Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023, at the Oakview Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Burlington.
Born April 5, 1931, in Oquawka, Ill., he was the son of Gillette Brimhall and Marjorie Maude Noble Dixon.
He graduated from Oquawka High School in 1949. He then went on to attend Monmouth College and graduated in 1959. After graduation, he received his Bachelor of Arts from the Burlington School of Business.
Don was the human resource manager for Lehigh-Leopold Furniture for 33 years. He also worked as an accountant.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran from Jan. 1952 until Jan. 1954, serving during the Korean War. After being honorably discharged, he continued his service with the Army Reserves until his discharge on March 19, 1960. During his service, he received the United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon with two Bronze Service Stars, and a National Defense Service Medal.
Don was a member of the Henderson County Historical Society and served as treasurer. He assisted in the restoration and operations of the Phelp's House in Oquawka, Ill. Don liked to square dance and was a member of the Square Naders dancing group. He enjoyed cars, watching baseball and basketball games, and racing.
Survivors include his companion of 43 years, Patricia "Pat" Ann Bullinger of Burlington; son, Steven Don (Nicole) Dixon of Ft. Madison; daughter, Michele Lea (Stephen) Aspleaf of Overland Park, Kan.; six grandchildren, Tim (Chloe), Jill (Tyler), Lanie, Cael, Bram, and Colie; two great-grandsons, Liam and Wyatt; two step-sons, Erik (Stephanie) Bullinger of Mason City and Karl (Susan) Bullinger of Iowa City; four step-daughters, Erin (Jim) Folker of Mt. Pleasant, Seana (Brian) Krohn of Stoughton, Wis., Michele (Brent) Mauer of Mediapolis, and Cara O'Sullivan of Murray, Utah; 13 step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren, with one on the way; brother, Leslie (Sue) Dixon of Geneva, Ill.; sister, Colleen Dixon of Dahinda, Ill.; eight nieces and four nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Elaine Brokaw, Jo Klossing, Karen Sue Dixon, and Joyce Adair; and three brothers-in-law, Frank Brokaw, Dean Klossing, and John Adair; and ex-wife, Lila Campbell.
The funeral service for Mr. Dixon will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at Prugh Funeral Service, 3940 Division St. with Reverand Tamara Wirt officiating. Burial will be in Oquawka Cemetery with full military honors.
A memorial has been established for the Henderson County Historical Society.