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1955
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2024
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Tracy Niksich Obituary
He is survived by his two daughters Jennifer (Bobby) Pastorius of Ocean City, MD and Stephanie (Mark) Ostrowski of Martinsburg, WV, and two grandsons Kyle and Dylan Ostrowski. Sisters Harriet (Bob) Braun of Orland Hills IL, Rosanne (John) Hutchins of Portage, IN, and a brother, Michael (Cheryl) Niksich of Indianapolis IN. Uncle Gregg (Barbara) Kaul of Merritta, Ga. He is also survived by his long time close friend Debra Danforth of Ocean Pines, MD and best friend since the fourth grade Mike Reed of Indianapolis, IN.
He was a 1973 graduate of Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. In 1973 he entered the United States Air Force. Among his duty assignments were 8th Tactical Fighter Wing Kunsan Korea. The Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel and later, The Air Force Inspector General, both in The Pentagon. Air Force Liaison NCO to the National Capital Wing, Civil Air Patrol, Washington DC. Defense Contract Management in Tanagra Athens Greece. 5th Bomb Wing, Minot North Dakota. Allied Signal Group NATO Naples Italy and 38th Engineering Installation Squadron, Oklahoma City. He retired from the Air Force as a Master Sergeant in 1997. Among numerous awards he received the Air Force Meritorious Service Award, the Air Force Commendation Medal and the Air Force Achievement Medal.
In 2001 he went to work for the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda MD, and retired from there as the Director Mail Management and Services in 2018. In his retirement, he made his home in Ocean City, Maryland, a place he adored and shared with his family for much of his life, including 23 years of 'family beach week.' Ocean City fulfilled his lifelong dream of living by the sea, where he found joy in counting the waves.
Visitors may gather at The Burbage Funeral Home in Berlin, Maryland on Tuesday, May 7 from 3-5 PM. Funeral service will be held at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Ocean City, Maryland on Wednesday, May 8 at 11 AM with interment to follow. Go, Cubs Go! Letters of condolence can be sent to the family via www.burbagefuneralhome.com. Arrangements are in the care of The Burbage Funeral Home.
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Teresa
July 27, 2025
Happy Heavenly Birthday Nik!!
You know my grandson shares the same day with you so you will always be remembered!
Angela Milton, NIH
May 8, 2024
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one. He was a wonderful person who touched the lives of many. May you find strength and solace in the memories you shared together. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers of comfort. God Bless You.
Angela Milton and Family
Raymond E Hunter Jr
May 6, 2024
Chief Rest in Paradise, soldier,
From: Chief
Teresa Williams
May 4, 2024
Ooops.... I´ve worked with Nik from 2001-2018. Nik is shaking his head at me. He´s saying, Teresa, how did you make that mistake. Didn´t I teach you better, LOL!
Teresa Williams
May 4, 2024
Nik and I worked together at the NIH Division of Mail Management Services (2011-2018) and it was a pleasure to work with him. I recently reminded him of the great times that the DMMS had under his leadership and that he was missed. My deepest condolences to his family!!
Teresa Williams and family
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