Nick Bies

Nick Bies, age 30, passed away following a very unexpected and brief illness on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2010, at St. Vincent Hospital in Green Bay. Nick was born in Appleton on February 27, 1980, the son of the late Jerry Bies and Barbara Hoehne Bies whom Nick made his home with in Little Chute. Nick was currently employed as a lab technician at Pace Analytical. He loved sports of all kinds, but especially enjoyed following the Milwaukee Brewers, the Arizona Cardinals, and the Detroit Red Wings. In the summer he enjoyed softball, and in the winter, bowling and fantasy football, but anytime at all was a good time to spend with friends at the 10th Frame or Dr. Jekyll's in Appleton. There he often carried on deep discussions about countless topics like his philosophy on life, politics, and religion ' which he always seemed to know a lot about. Nick was special that way ' he had the gift of just knowing how to be with people. And they gathered around him. He could make friends very quickly, and more than likely, they were bound to be longtime friends after spending some time with Nick. He loved everyone, and knew how to make others feel happy and loved. He always listened and never judged; he always made your day better for being with him. Nick is survived by his mother: Barbara Bies of Little Chute; two brothers: Ken Bies of Appleton and Greg Jaime Bies of Platteville and their son Morgan; and a sister: Julie Bies of Dallas. A special uncle: Don Ann Bies and their sons Joe, Dan, and Andy were like a second family to Nick. Other survivors include many cousins, aunts, uncles, and countless Facebook friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Jerry Bies; his grandparents: Bob Marjorie Hoehne and Ray Agnes Bies; and uncle: Jerry Hoehne; and an aunt: Carol Bies Sanderfoot. Family and friends of Nick are invited to gather at Van Abel's of Hollandtown on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. There, memories will be shared, stories will be told, and Nick will be loved and remembered. In lieu of flowers, the family is establishing a memorial fund to honor Nick's memory. Nick, the world will be less of a place without you. We will miss you dearly. Fargo Funeral Home 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Kaukauna, WI 54130 920-766-6200