Donald James “Don” Nyce, 85

November 30, 2021

Donald James “Don” Nyce, 85, of Lititz, passed away at Hospice and Community Care in Mount Joy on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. He was the loving husband of Faye Marie (Hochstetler) Nyce. Together they shared 61 years of marriage.

Born on June 16, 1936 in Doylestown, PA, Don was the son of the late Wynne James and Grace L. (Nice) Nyce. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Pamela Beth Nyce Yoder, his brother, Robert Nyce, and Robert’s wife, Ruth (Yoder) Nyce.

Don was raised in Doylestown and graduated from Central Bucks High School in 1954. He later graduated from Millersville University and obtained a Master’s Degree from Trenton State College. From 1956-1958, he completed a voluntary service term in Phoenix, Arizona, through Mennonite Board of Missions. He was an Industrial Arts Teacher in Mechanicsburg schools. Additionally, Don and Faye served with Habitat for Humanity International in Americus, GA. As another example of their service to others, Don and Faye spent a number of weeks in Brazil building playground equipment for a school and volunteering in other capacities in a marginalized community.

Don was a devoted and faithful member of Landisville Mennonite Church. He was known for his kindness, gentleness and integrity and approached life with a good sense of humor. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed woodworking, Sunday School teaching and other roles within the church, good conversation, sports, and the outdoors.

In addition to his wife, Don is survived by sons Edward Bruce Nyce and Douglas James (husband of Dawn Mumaw) Nyce; son-in-law Rodney Yoder (husband of Sheri); grandchildren Travis Nyce (husband of Emily Hodges Nyce), Krista Nyce (wife of Jason Spicher), Daniel Nyce, Trentin Yoder, Bryce Yoder (husband of Rachael Yoder-Klink); great-grandchild Myrina Nyce; sister Joyce Osborne (wife of Millard); and brother John Nyce (husband of Dorothy Yoder Nyce); as well as many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will take place at Landisville Mennonite Church on Thursday, December 30, at 3:00 p.m. Masks must be worn by all who attend. The service will also be live streamed and can be viewed online at landisvillemennonite.org. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Christian Peacemaker Teams at www.cpt.org or PO Box 6508, Chicago, IL 60680.