Daniel Arthur Nicholas, of Daytona Beach, FL, passed peacefully on October 16, 2026.  Dan was born in Iowa City, lowa on July 3, 1939 to Norman and Ella Mae Nicholas. Dan grew up in Jamaica, lowa then moved to California where he started his welding industry career with the Miller Electric Company out of Appleton, Wisconsin. Dan owned his own welding supply dealership in Hagerstown, Maryland before moving to Florida where he worked as a welder for Bob’s Space Racers in Holly Hill before his retirement. Dan was a 60+ year member of the American Welding Association. Dan is survived by his wife of 46 years, Patricia, sons; David (Andrea), Paul. (Heather) and daughter, Brenda (Rick), brothers; Frank (Ari) of NJ, Harold of MO, sister Donna of CA. His grandson Richard (Rachel) of Key West, granddaughters; Sandra (Jack) of Key West, Morgan of MD, great-grandsons; Maverick, Titan, Bear, Beau and great-granddaughter Valyn, all of Key West. Dan was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter Lora Welter, brothers; Robert, William, Wayne, Edward and sisters Alice and Norma. Dan’s greatest joy was antique cars. He liked working on them, watching TV shows and auctions, attending car shows and the annua Turkey Rod Run show at Thanksgiving with his son-in-law Rich and grandson Richard. Dan leaves behind many friends, nieces and nephews. Dan was a member and Trustee of the Tomoka United Methodist Church in Ormond Beach where memorial donations can be sent. A Memorial Service will be held at Tomoka United Methodist Church,1000 Old Tomoka Rd, Ormond Beach, on Monday October 26, 2026 at 11:00 A.M.