Maurice D. Nickle

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Maurice Nickle Obituary

Maurice D. Nickle, 85, of Prairie Village, KS passed away September 24, 2007 at St. Joseph Health Center. Visitation will be held from 9:30-11:00 am Friday, September 28, 2007 at Muehlebach Funeral Home, 6800 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO where the rosary will be prayed at 10:30 am. Funeral services will follow the rosary at 11:00 am. Interment will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions made to the St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 3401 Flora Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Maurice was born December 3, 1921 in Oshkosh, NE to Clarence and Marie Nickle. He served during WWII in the US Army. Maurice then went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone for over 40 years. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Church, the Southwestern Bell Pioneers and the C.W.A. Maurice was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, and four sisters. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Evelyn Nickle of the home; children, Dan Nickle of New York City, Denise Nickle of Olathe, KS, Pat Nickle and wife Pam of Olathe, KS; grandchildren, Melinda Vogt and husband Tommy, Tyler, Shane and Brett Nickle. (Arrangements: The Muehlebach Funeral Home, 816-444-2060)

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Published by Kansas City Star on Sep. 26, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Maurice Nickle

6 Entries

Susan Hawver

September 28, 2007

I remember that Uncle Maurice used to smoke a pipe and he had this old coffee pot (metal/tin, I think, and big) that he used to make coffee in. Anyone else remember it? He was also always offering me something to eat or drink each time I had the pleasure of visiting with him. I probably gained 5 pounds every visit because of that candy dish that was convenient to the sofa. I have tons of memories but those are the ones that came to me last night when I was thinking about him.

I'll miss you, Uncle Maurice!

Patrick Nickle

September 27, 2007

My Dad loved his Family, Church and the USA. There must be one heck of a reunion happening before God, as he was greeted by Grandpa and Grandma Nickle and all of his brothers and sisters.

A special memory for me,
Dad and Mom never missed my baseball games, and when I hit my first homerun, I flipped the ball over the fence to Dad. I'll never forget the pride he and I shared in that moment.
I just wish he could have seen The Nickle Boys play ball.

Another memory was when Dad, Denise, Melinda and I were trout fishing at Heritage Park. Fishing was a little slow and Dad decided to use a marshmellow. The he cast the line not more then some 15 feet from the shore. As much as I tried to convince him he would never catch anything worthwhile, he stayed with his plan. That plan resulted in a trophy 5 LB Rainbow Trout.

Dad was not able to fish in the last couple years, but he loved to hear about The Nickle Boy's fishing outings.

I talked to Dad almost every night, discussing the Royals, Chiefs, Politic's and just life in general. I will miss those conversations.

Dad's sense of Humor (the Deer video and the Goose among others) lives on through my brother Dan, my sister Denise, his grandchildren Melinda, Tyler, Shane, Brett and my wife Pam.

Dad, we will miss you. Mom will be OKAY.v

Marlene Klare

September 27, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the family. I am happy he will be able to be with my Dad,Ed and other bothers and sisters. Many warm thoughts and prayers.

Marlene (Nickles) Donn and Jamie Klare

Denise Nickle

September 27, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Frank Nickle

September 26, 2007

The world is a little dimmer because Uncle Maurice is no longer here. BUT heaven is brighter because he's there. If anyone wants to know how to live life in peace and happiness, just learn as much as possible about this man, who led a Christ centered life.

John Morse

September 26, 2007

Worked the night shift with "Mo" for several years at the HEdrick Central Office of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Was just thinking about him this weekend. I should have called. I'll see him again someday.

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