Frankie "Frank" Dahlin Davison

Funeral services for Frankie “Frank” D. Davison, 84, of Galva, IL, will be 10:00 am on Friday, November 6, 2026, at McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Bettendorf, IA. Burial will follow at Pinehill Cemetery, Davenport, IA. Family will greet friends on Thursday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.

Frank passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at OSF St. Luke’s Medical Center, Kewanee, IL.

Frankie Dahlin Davison was born on December 15, 1941, the son of Frank and Eunice “Sue” Davison.

Frank married Ella Louise Selzer on February 11, 1963, in Silvis, IL, they were married for 60 years. After marrying his high school sweetheart, Frank spent 38 years working for Caterpiller. After retiring from Caterpiller, he helped his wife with her business, Prairie Arts Center in Bishop Hill, IL by demonstrating broom making and helping to repair looms and spinning wheels. After retirement he also learned to play bagpipes and played with the Black Hawk Pipes and Drums of the Quad Cities. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era.

Survivors include his daughter, Barbara (Carvel) Morgan of Davenport, IA, son-in-law Doyle Stafford of Lacon, IL, grandchildren, Michael Stafford, Kimberly Stafford, Matthew Stafford, Angelique (Evan) Kessens, siblings, Don (Sharon) Davison, Cheryl Geber, as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ella, his oldest daughter, Sheri, his parents and his sister, Karen.

Memorials may be directed to Bishop Hill Heritage Society or the Black Hawk Pipes and Drums of the Quad Cities.

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