D. Truman Nicholson
February 5, 1917 - August 29, 2009
D. Truman Nicholson, 92, of Chalmers, passed away at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Westminster Village in West Lafayette. He was born February 5, 1917 in Cuzco, Indiana to the late Clyde and Alice (Conrad) Nicholson. He was a 1935 graduate of Cuzco High School. His marriage was to Mary "Peggy" Townsley on August 9, 1941 in Chalmers. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2001. Mr. Nicholson served in the United States Army as a tank mechanic during World War II. He worked for White County Co-op as a manager in the petroleum department, retiring in 1982. Mr. Nicholson was a longtime member of the Chalmers Community Church. He was also a member of the Chalmers American Legion, Kiwanis and the Monticello Masonic Lodge. He owned Nick's Photography in Chalmers for many years. He enjoyed traveling and golfing. Surviving is his daughter, Darlene Lenz of Cedar Lake, Indiana; and three sisters, Lu Bair (husband: Oscar) of Dubois, Indiana, Mary Holt of Shoals, Indiana, and Helen Asbell of West Baden Springs, Indiana. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Wayne (wife: Cindy) Jackman of Mansfield, Mass. and Julia Jackman (partner: Theresa) of Middleboro, Mass., and a great-grandson, Brandon. Friends may call 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, September 1, 2009 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home in Brookston. Funeral services there at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, 2009; Pastor Bill Henderson to officiate. Interment to follow at Chalmers Community Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in memory of Truman to the Chalmers Community Church.