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Robert Nicholas Obituary
WARSAW - Robert "Bob" E. Nicholas, 93, went to his heavenly home at 7:15 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at Paddock Springs Assisted Living Center in Warsaw, Indiana. He was surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born Feb. 20, 1926, in Mendon, Michigan, to Earl and Grace (Timm) Nicholas.
On July 5, 1946, he married Wava Wells. She proceeded him in death on June 7, 2006.
He was loved by his two children, Robert E. Nicholas Jr., of Findlay, Ohio, and Marilyn (James) Cassell, of Leesburg, Indiana.
Whenever he could, Bob spent time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bob served in WWII with the U.S. Army Horse Cavalry and was a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW. He was a Patriot. Bob often marched in parades with the Legion and assisted in military funeral rites.
Bob lived the majority of his life on Dallas Lake near Wolcottville, Indiana, where he enjoyed ice fishing, boating, riding his bike, and evening bonfires with his wife and neighbors.
He worked at Wolcottville Feed Mill, McCray Company in Kendallville, and several asphalt companies.
He retired in 1988, from Moellering Asphalt of Fort Wayne.
A memorial service will be held at noon, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, at Owen Family Funeral Home, S.R. 13 and C.R. 500N, North Webster, with Pastor Robert Wyman officiating.
Military rites will take place at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Church of the Brethren, C.R. 600N, North Webster, IN 46555, or North Webster Fire Department, P.O. Box 292, North Webster, IN 46555.
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Pete & Monica Hochstetler
September 20, 2019
Marilyn and Jim,
So very sorry for your loss, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Jane Hulen
September 17, 2019
To all of Bob's family - our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this very sad time. We both have very fond memories of Bob and his family -
God's Blessings
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