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Richard "Cowboy" A. Nikolas, 71, of Green Bay, passed away on March 1, 2025 at Aurora Baycare Medical Center. He was born on June 6, 1953 to Joseph and Marie (Sahli) Nikolas in Aberdeen, SD. Cowboy enjoyed gardening and cooking, his family often told him he should've been a chef.
Cowboy is survived by his loving sisters: Sue Marie Nikolas, Marcia Kay Baeten, and one brother, Steven (Debbie) Nikolas. He is further survived by many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers: Kenneth and Joseph Nikolas
Cowboy's wishes were to be cremated an no services were held.
Memorials are suggested to the Wisconsin Humane Society, Green Bay campus.
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