Memorial

Doug Nightingale, of Marion, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026 at home under Hospice care surrounded by family. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 29, 2026, 4:00-6:00 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.  Services will be Friday, October 30, 2026, 10:30 am at First Baptist Church of Marion, with an hour of visitation beginning at 9:30 am.  Private burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.  

Doug was born May 2, 1937 to Herman and Lucy (Nading) Nightingale in Littleport, Iowa.  He was the youngest of five children, two brothers and two sisters.  He attended school in Littleport Iowa.  

After moving to Cedar Rapids, Iowa with his dad, he started working at Iowa Manufacturing from 1955-1960.  He then worked at Sanitary Dairy, Land of Lake Dairy, Swiss Valley Dairy from 1960-1994.  In the late 60s or early 70s he drove school bus for Cedar Rapids School District part-time. He also drove school bus for Linn Mar School District from 1994-2009.  

He married Patricia Jobe November 28, 1958 of which three children were born.  A son, Timothy Nightingale, and two daughters, Cheryl and Dawn.  

Doug is survived by his wife of 67 years, Patricia, daughter Cheryl Phelps, daughter Dawn (Terry) Fuller.   Five grandchildren; Aaron Phelps, Chad Phelps, Chelsea (Josh) Sandin, Zach Fuller and Sara (Matt) Rome.  Three great grandsons; Chase Phelps, Jackston Sandin and Max Rome, along with several nephews and nieces.  

He was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Nightingale, his father, mother, two brothers, two sisters, three nephews and a niece.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to First Baptist Church of Marion in Doug’s name.