Dan W. Nixon

Dan W. Nixon 89, of Sheffield Village formerly of Elyria passed away Thursday October 29, 2026 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a lengthy illness. He was born June 20, 1937 in Elyria. Following graduation from Elyria High School, Dan attended Barber School in Florida, following in his father’s footsteps he moved back to Elyria and opened Nixon’s Barbershop in Elyria. He cut hair for over sixty years, and was so committed to his craft that during COVID made house calls to his clients letting them know that he could no longer cut hair at the shop. Dan also lived in Arizona, and continued to love going our West to enjoy his free time with family members. He enjoyed boating, fishing, gambling, and cards in Las Vegas preferably at The Imperial Palace. Dan had a million true stories, and some actually happened! Survivors include his children; Terri Loesch (Jay), Patricia Nixon, Jenny Lorbach (The Late Thom), Melissa Brown (John, Rebecca Bowen, Kearsten Brunst (Brad), Jessica Basinski. Additional survivors include sixteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. Dan was preceded in death by his wife; Jeanne (nee: Pileski), and a son; Dan Nixon (Cathy), a brother; William Nixon. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Tuesday November 3, 2026 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria (440)322-4626 where the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until time of services at 1:00 PM. The Reverend Father Charles T. Diedrick will officiate. Burial will be at Elmhurst Cemetery in Avon. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions in Dan’s memory be sent to Ames Family Hospice 30080 Hospice Way Westlake, OH 44145. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com