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for David Nicklin
Max Linden-Levy
November 18, 2010
Dave was my first "teacher" in college. He seemed to believe in me when I didn't believe in myself. I remember, he once found me by telephone to remind me that I was missing an important exam. I, of course, was asleep on someone's couch. He was a kind man, committed and full of a gentle humor. His impact, on me, has helped to shape my life and my art. He helped me to love language and all he asked in return was that I pursue my dreams with vigor and honesty.
M. Michele Phillips
November 11, 2010
Dear Ruth, Kelly, Claudia, Polly, Jim and Families,
Sharon and I will be represented at the service this evening, but not remotely in the way we would have chosen. You are all in our thoughts.
Michele
Colleen Aagesen
November 10, 2010
Sue: I took an ethnic literature class from your father-in-law the summer of 1990. He was a wonderful teacher who gave us challenging pieces and led vibrant discussions.
My condolences to you and all of your family.
November 10, 2010
I had the privilege of being in a couple of Dave Nicklin's classes at UNO in the mid-70's. He was one of my all-time favorite professors. He was kind, empathetic, warm, and personable. My sympathies go out to all his family, and I will keep all of you in my prayers. He was a wonderful man.
Gina Saitta
November 10, 2010
Molly: I'm so sorry to hear about your grandfather's passing. I remember both he and Ruth from my UNO Theatre and KVNO Radio days. My condolences to you and your family ... and may you all find comfort in your cherished memories.
Judith Brodnicki
November 9, 2010
Dave Nicklin was a great teacher, a mentor, and a fine man who lived his beliefs. I will miss him.
John Lester
November 9, 2010
I did not know David Nicklin, but I did know his wonderful parents. They pastored my Methodist Church in Oskaloosa in the mid 1950's. I was inspired by their personal courage in the battle for Civil Rights. I remember the day when Mrs. Nicklin (also a pastor) stood at the door of a bus while we boarded: our two African American members had been denied entry into the swimming pool in Lawrence, Kansas. Without discussion, the Nicklins shepherded us back to Oskaloosa. What a wonderful legacy.
John Davies
November 8, 2010
I feel like I should have gotten to know him a lot better then I had the chance to do so. I was just looking through an album of family pictures the other day that my father, David's first cousin, had collected and saw a picture of him with his parents and the smile is the same, almost as if the smile were a prediction of the man that was to follow!
Love to all of the family!
Connie Wickham
November 8, 2010
Dear Nicklin Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories that you shared and the love of family and friends help you in the days ahead.
November 7, 2010
Dear Nicklin family,
I had the honor of taking an English class with Prof. Nicklin at UNO back in the late 80's. I learned so much from him and enjoyed being in his class. He was a great man!
So very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Schneider
Les Gustafson
November 7, 2010
I saw Dave in the play "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" -he played Harding, a willowy fellow with long slender fingers and caustic wit, but wholly introverted with a disdain for life among the public. What a marvelous actor to play his opposite so well.
Jim, Kelly, Ruth & Family, please know that Dave was appreciated by many, and will be missed by all that knew him. Accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Joshua Brunken (Omaha North High class of 98)
November 7, 2010
molly, I am sorry for ur loss. my thoughts and prayers with the Nicklin family at this time.
Diane Wood
November 7, 2010
Dave was the epitome of a gentle-man. He had rare aesthetic sensibilities and such a sweet and welcoming presence. Ruth, I am so sorry about your terrible loss. As you know, I thought the world of both of you when I lived in Omaha and attended the Unitarian Church. I am sorry we lost contact over the years, but I remember you both with tremendous fondness and send deepest condolences from both Joe and me.
Louise Jeffrey
November 6, 2010
Ruth, I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband. Although I have only known you and Dave for a few years, it seems that in every interaction I have had with either of you I learned more about your truly amazing grace. I am so lucky to be among the many at First Unitarian who will long bask in the afterglow of Dave's life. May you and your family have peace and comfort in your memories in the years to come
November 6, 2010
Ruth and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's leaving us. He was a very gifted, and truly wonderful man. He had such a great smile and his eyes would just twinkle - I always remember the mischievous grin that would appear when he told the reason you and he liked to stay at The Cromwell when in New York. My thoughts with you always.
Larry Petersen
November 6, 2010
Ruth & Family:
Dave's passing is a great loss to all of us.
Since 2002, Dave treated my emailed newspaper column as a personal correspondence and emailed me back on nearly every one with comments or his own similar stories. I cherish the friendship that we built.
Sometimes, he referred to you all (his children and grandchildren) as though I knew you well. And indeed, through him, I did.
My thoughts are with you this week.
Allen Jones
November 6, 2010
Ruth, I was so sorry to learn of your loss. I carry such fond memories of you both. May your own memories help you through this difficult time.
Wanda Jackson
November 6, 2010
Prof. Nicklin taught a class I took back in the 70's. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Mikel Schmidt
November 6, 2010
Kelly, Jim and family. Leslie & I would like to express our sympathy. Our prayers are with you. Mikel Schmidt & Leslie Eurek
Roger Holthaus
November 6, 2010
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
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