DAVID M. NICKELS

DAVID M. NICKELS obituary

DAVID M. NICKELS

DAVID NICKELS Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes of Westlake on Sep. 4, 2025.

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DAVID M. NICKELS, age 74, Beloved husband of Susan (nee Lawless). Beloved son of Fred G. Nickels III and the late Nancy (nee Johnson). Dear brother of Mark, Mary Ann Getz (Jeff), Terry (Jimmy), Matt (Jean) and the late Fred IV (Maria, surviving). Brother-in-law to Craig Lawless (Donna), Michael Lawless (Ronni) and Barbara Lantz (Reuben). Uncle and great uncle of many. Former member of Westshore Thursday night golf league alongside his brother in law Chase Getz (deceased) and brother Matt. 1969 graduate of St. Edward High School. Longtime employee of the City of Lakewood until his retirement in 2018. Dave so enjoyed time with his wife Sue and neighbors at their Holiday Lake home. Passed away peacefully with Susan by his side on August 31, 2025. Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 9 at St. Bernadette Church, 2256 Clague Road, Westlake. Interment private. FRIENDS MAY CALL IN THE McGORRAY-HANNA FUNERAL HOME OF WESTLAKE, 25620 CENTER RIDGE ROAD (west of Columbia Road) ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 FROM 6 – 8 P.M.

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Connie (Cook) Bockwich

September 5, 2025

Sincere sympathy to your entire family. Our parents were close friends. They played cards often and were active at St. Clement´s School and Church. I believe my sister (Mary) Carol was Dave´s age.
Love and prayers to you all.
Connie (Cook) and Family

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