Manchester, Michigan
1922 - 2002
Age 79, of Manchester, Michigan died peacefully in her sleep on Sept. 2, 2002 at the Chelsea Community Hospital. Her son, James Frederick Nickels on May 7, 1956, preceded Olga in death. Beloved wife of Robert James Nickels, Sr. and dearest mother of 7 children; Aleta Diane Lambdin (Michael) of Saline, Timothy A. Nickels (Sue) of Ann Arbor, Robert James Nickels, Jr. (Mary) of Manchester, Douglas Brian Nickels (Irene) of Chelsea, Daphne Faye Wakefield (Scott) of Dexter, Frederick Thomas Nickels (Cathy) of Brooklyn; and 16 grandchildren.
Olga was born October 26, 1922 in Flint, Michigan, daughter of Anna Nina (Boesnecker) and August Frederick Schmidke. Her family moved to Ann Arbor in 1937 where Olga spent much of her life. She graduated Ann Arbor High School in 1940 and Michigan Normal College in 1950 where she met her husband Robert. She worked for Michigan Bell Telephone at Willow Run Bomber Plant during World War II as a telephone operator. She married Robert in June 25, 1949 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ann Arbor where she was a member of the congregation. Olga and Robert shared their life together in Ann Arbor and then for the past 30 years made their home, Manchester. Olga was a past member of the Ann Arbor Women’s Republican Club, a member of the Manchester 20th Century Club and the St Paul’s Second Fifties Club.
Olga was the most caring, loving and thoughtful person and friend of many. She greeted everyone with a warm and loving smile; one that she wore even to the end. She loved children and was always involved with them in some manner, whether it was raising her own children, helping her grandchildren, or working as a volunteer librarian at St. Paul’s Lutheran School. Olga leaves behind those that have many fond memories of her acts of kindness and great wisdom. She will be greatly missed by her family for her warmth, selflessness, and endless support.
Olga will lie in state at the Jenter & Braun Funeral Home, Manchester Chapel, where visitation hours will be Tuesday from 6-8:00 pm. and Wednesday from 2-4:00 pm and 6-8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be at St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 301 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor, MI 48103. Please sign Olga’s guest book at www.JenterBraun.com
I was very saddened to hear of Olga's passing. I had always wished the family to get together again, she was a wonderful loving person. My thoughts are with you. Elizabeth Herbert Becker
Elizabeth Becker
September 24, 2002 | Fort Myers, FL
Dear Family, one and all -
We were saddened to read of Olga's passing. Please know that you are all very much in our thoughts and prayers. Olga was a wonderful and kind lady who will be very much missed.
With all our love,
your cousin
Fred and Penn Herbert
September 18, 2002 | Ocala, FL
Our prayers are with Bob and the whole Nickels family.
Muriel and Chuck Pardon
September 05, 2002 | Ann Arbor, MI
Daphne, you and your family are in my prayers.
With love,
Cecilia Dagg
September 04, 2002 | Dexter, MI
To the whole family,
we send our deepest sympathy and
love !
Aunt Pat & Uncle Fred
Patricia Nickels
September 04, 2002 | Alanson, MI
Daphne, I am very sorry about your loss. May God comfort your family.
Yong Li
September 04, 2002
Daphne, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with you and your family at this difficult time.
Betsy Paquette
September 04, 2002 | Brownstown, MI
Daphne:
I am sorry to hear of the lose of your mother. God Bless your family in this tough time.
Rebecca Shell
September 04, 2002
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. It is great that you have such fond memories of her to help get you through. God Bless!!!
Michael Zukowski
September 04, 2002 | Livonia, MI
