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Gerald E. ‘Jerry’ Nickel, 81, Haven Home, Kenesaw, Nebraska, died
Thursday, April 8, 2004 at Haven Home. Rosary will be Monday, April 12, 2004; 7:30 P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Hastings, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, April 13, 2004; 10:00 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Hastings, Nebraska with Father Michael Houlihan officiating. Burial with military rites will be Tuesday, April 13, 2004; 1:00 P.M. in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Axtell, Nebraska. Mr. Nickel was born November 26, 1922 in Axtell, Nebraska to Ferdinand & Catherine (Shanahan) Nickel. He graduated from Kearney High School, Kearney, Nebraska. He married Velora A. Parker on July 18, 1943 and she preceded him in death on July 25, 1992. He joined the United States Army, serving during WWII from June 19, 1944 to May 13, 1946. He was a Sergeant in the 124th Calvary and received the Victory Medal, Bronze Star and was a member of Merrills Muarders in Burma. He farmed in Kearney County and later worked in maintenance at Juniata Coop, Juniata, Nebraska. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, American Legion, D.A.V., Cootie, Hastings Veterans Organizations Honor Guard and a past Grand Commander of V.F.W. Mr. Nickel was preceded in death by his parents, wife Velora, daughter Sheryl, son Keith and two brothers, Donald and Paul. Survivors include, Sons & Daughter-in-law: Gregory & MaryJean Nickel - Moreno Valley, CA Kelly Nickel - Hastings, NE Daughter: Connie Nickel - Hastings, NE 5 Grandchildren: Richard Gaynor III Adam Nickel Brent Nickel Bryan Beiriger Melissa Hill 7 Great Grandchildren: Morgan Gaynor Andrew Beiriger Steven Beiriger William Hill, Jr. Olivia Hill Sarah Hill Clayton Hill Brothers & Sisters-in-law : Leo & Jane Nickel - Torrington, WY Bernard & Jean Nickel - Loup City, NE Tom & Pauline Nickel - Wilcox, NE Several Nieces & Nephews In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Hastings Veterans Organizations Honor Guard or V.A. Hospital- Grand Island, NE VISITATION: Sun.
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