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Glen Neal Nichols

1940 - 2024

Glen Neal Nichols obituary, 1940-2024, Miller, NE

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1940

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2024

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Glen Nichols Obituary

Glen Neal Nichols, 83 of Miller, Neb., passed away Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Glen was born Oct. 19, 1940, in Kearney to Theodore and Daisy (Runyon) Nichols. He was raised in Miller and attended Sumner High School.

Glen proudly served in the U.S. Army from November of 1963 until his honorable discharge in August of 1965.

Glen was a lifelong resident of Millerwhere he farmed and ranched for many years. He was also employed by the Village of Miller for 20 years.

Glen was a member of the Miller Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, gambling and spending time with his family.

Left to cherish his memory are his children Mike Nichols of Elm Creek, Julie (Jeff) Sherwood of Oxford, Troy (Heather) Nichols of Broken Bow and Austin Nichols of Miller; grandchildren Cody, Alecia, Colt, Wyatt, Xander, Faith, Bladen and Jayden; nine great-grandchildren; seven siblings; and several nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers and sisters; and a daughter-in-law Karen Nichols. 

Memorial services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30, at the Miller Christian Church in Miller. Inurnment with military honors provided by Miller American Legion Post #351 in conjunction with the Nebraska National Guard Funeral Honors Team will follow at Armada Cemetery near Miller.

Memorials are suggested to the Miller Christian Church or to the Miller Fire Department.

Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Custer County Chief from Aug. 23 to Sep. 1, 2024.

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Marsha & Fran McGrath

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We were so fortunate to know Glen a very kind and helpful man.

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