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Robert Nikolai Obituary
Robert Joseph Nikolai
Robert Joseph Nikolai, 84, of Washington Island, passed away at home on Sunday morning, October 20, 2019.
He was born August 28, 1935 in Kenosha, son of the late Richard and Roselyn (Wyk) Nikolai. Bob worked at Tri-Clover Manufacturing for 36 years until his retirement. On February 20, 1960, he was united in marriage with Margaret "Peg" J. Andersen at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church.
Bob will be missed by his loving wife of 59 years, Peg; sons, Robert A. (Diana), Thomas (Patricia), and James (Charlene); 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice Egan and Audrey Martin; sisters-in-law, Nancy Cannan and Laurie Hackbarth; and son-in-law, Jack Mutchler.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Kristin Mutchler.
A Mass of Christian Burial to honor Bob's life will be celebrated on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11 a.m. at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, 1763 Town Line Rd., Washington Island, Wisconsin 54246. Bob will be laid to rest in the Washington Island Town Cemetery.
Visitation for family and friends will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of Mass.
To view Bob's full obituary or to leave expressions of sympathy, memories, and photos of Bob, please visit www.caspersonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Nikolai
4 Entries
October 24, 2019
Peg: Want to let you know that Pat and I ARE
saddened by Bob's passing . Our prayers ara
with you and your family at this time. Tim Merrick.
Jan Matzur Scribner
October 24, 2019
Just heard of your loss, condolences to you and the whole family, thinking of you with prayers at this difficult time, Jan & Phil
October 24, 2019
Peg-Sorry to hear about Bob's passing. Prayers are with you and your family.
Vic Horswell-Project Sales 1971-1981 & Jan
October 23, 2019
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. May your treasured memories of Robert always fill your heart with love and peace
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