Alex-Nickoloff-Obituary

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Alex Nickoloff

Flint, Michigan

1927 - 2020

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DIED
August 13, 2020
LOCATION
Flint, Michigan
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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Alex M. Nickoloff - Birthdate February 25th, 1927


Pass-away on August 13th, 2020 at the age of 93. He was a caring and loving Dad; we will miss him dearly.


Retired from General Motors Fisher Body #1, Production Engineering in 1982 with 35 years of service.


Also, after 2 years retirement, was hired as a Mtg. Engineering Consultant at Buick Motor Division Engineering to coordinate new Buick City Tooling for the front wheel drive Buick, worked there for 2 years.


Life member of the Masonic Lodge, Morning Star #556, A 32nd degree Mason in Valley of Bay City, member of the Elf Khurafeh Shriners of Saginaw.


Life member (N8BEL) of the Genesee County Radio Club and a life member of the Amateur Radio Organization, 10-10 International Net, Inc.


Served in WWII, in Radio Communications with the Army Signal Corps, serving as one of the first (many) US soldiers into Japan after the detonation of the two atomic bombs and the surrender of Japan.


Had 56 years of marriage to my wonderful and loving wife Elaine who died on September 6th, 2001 of Alzheimer disease.


Years later I had a wonderful relationship with my friend Louise Jewell for many years.


Surviving are sons: Steven Nickoloff, Burton, Gary Nickoloff, Clio and daughter Susan (Fred) Heiman, Grand Blanc, 11 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. Sister Vivian Rhoden, Deceased.


The family apologizes for any inconvenience due to COVID-19, private service will be held, Pastor Chad Short officiating.


In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I new Alex for a short time at Fisher Body and BuickCity but long enough
to know that he was a good and kind man.
RIP Mr.Nickoloff.....


Al & I have been friends since 1978, at that time, I was working for him in the lower body shop area of Fisher 1. Over the years, he became more than just a supervisor. Our friendship started early on and grew throughout the years. Al was always a fair and honest person. I got to know his family, primarily Gary, who has many of the same values as Al.

I sincerely wish Pat & I were able to pay our respects in person. I am unable to do so, due to my health issues at this time. ...

I didn’t know Alex personally but through his son Gary I have heard many wonderful stories of him and the closeness of Gary and his father was very moving May he always Rest In Peace with Jesus Christ our Lord

To the Family: May all the wonderful memories of your father help you through these trying times. ALEX was one of the greatest supporters of the Alzheimer’s Association raising funds and helping us physically move our location several times. So glad I had the opportunity to have known him and I have great memories too. He was a very caring and thoughtful gentleman. I cherish the name plate and door stop he made of wood for me.
Sincerely,
Susan Purdy

Rest in peace Alex.

I had the distinct pleasure of knowing Mr. Nickoloff when I worked at Fisher 1. I was just a grunt working on the line and he was kind and always took the time to talk to me about various and sundry stuff. Great guy who departed much of his wisdom to me. I will always appreciate his openness and caring attitude. So sorry for your loss.

So sorry to hear of your father’s passing.
Ron and Pat Huston

So sorry to hear of the passing of your father, father-in-law and grandfather you'll be in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless your family at this time of need. Dave and Carol Irwin