Albert B. Nickels

Albert B. "Nick" Nickels, age 92 of San Antonio, passed on to the great beyond on Thursday, October 9, 2014. He was born in Comfort, Texas on September 2, 1922 the son of Henry G. and Ida Nickels. The family moved to Boerne, Texas where he graduated from Boerne High and attended Texas A&M. His education was cut short by WWII when he enlisted and later became a fighter pilot who flew the P-47 Thunderbolt in 74 combat missions. After the war he received his Bachelor degree from Southern Methodist and was recalled into the service in 1947. He completed a tour in Germany and later was stationed in Washington, D.C., Ohio, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino, CA, Taiwan, and then San Antonio, TX where he retired. He was a command pilot, contract administration and awarded the Certified Purchasing Manger. After the service he was employed by Chrome Plate, Inc and Fairchild Aircraft. Nick was active in many community activities; Belmont Civic Association, Dayton, OH; Gardena Boys Club, CA; District LL Director, San Bernardino, CA, Scoutmaster and Explorer, President of the Central Texas Athletic Official Association, Bexar County DWI Task Force, Alamo Head Injury Association, Christian Assistance Ministries, and Driver Training Instructor for AARP. Nick hosted many reunions of his military units as well as his own family reunions. During his military service he received the DFC, Air Medal with 3 OLC, Purple Heart, A F Commendation Medal and Maritime Service Medal. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Nickels; daughter, Linda Sue Bausch (Walter); daughter, Brenda Kay Nickels; son, Bruce Henry Nickels; grandson, Todd Bausch (Amy); granddaughter, Carrie Phillips (Brad); great grandchildren, Elijah and Lucie Phillips, Connor and Charlotte Bausch and Baila Skendzeil. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 13, 2014 at Porter Loring North. GRAVESIDE SERVICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 10:00 A.M. FORT SAM HOUSTON NATIONAL CEMETERY 1520 HARRY WURBACH MEMORIAL SERVICE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2014 11:30 A.M. COKER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 231 E. NORTH LOOP ROAD Rev. Damon E. Relder will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Coker United Methodist Church or Gentiva Hospice.