William R. Nicholson

William R. Nicholson, age 90, of Wisconsin Rapids, WI passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Aspirus Riverview Hospital in Wisconsin Rapids.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Baker Street Wesleyan Church in Wisconsin Rapids. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the time of service at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Bill's name to the charity of your choice.
Bill was born on July 18, 1934 in Dodgeville, WI to the late Rex and Winnie (Jensen) Nicholson. He married Eloise S. Radel on June 16, 1956 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Blackhawk, WI. After graduating with his Bachelor's Degree from the Platteville School of Mining, he became a civil engineer, working for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for 39 years until his retirement in 1996. Bill was active in his community. He was a member of the Wisconsin Rapids Mat Backers, as well as the Retired D.O.T. employees organization. In his spare time, Bill enjoyed fishing trips to Canada, playing handball, and watching the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers. He loved being a grandparent and great-grandparent and loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his wife, Eloise; children, Mike (Kathleen) Nicholson, Resa (Dennis) Kelley, Tom Nicholson (Connie Clark), and Patrick (Fawn) Nicholson; grandchildren, William Nicholson, Mataya Saindon, Tara Welch, Tiffany Kurszewski, Trevor Nicholson, Nicholas Nicholson, Alex Nicholson, Madelyn Nicholson, John Zuge, and Andrew Zuge; great-grandchildren, Conner, William, Alba, Athena, Alton, Blake, Brylee, Kashton, Kensley, Kolson, Kaislyn, Tayton, Bellik, Daisy, Georgia, Ellie, Evelyn, and Emery; as well as Denise Nicholson (Rick) and many nieces and nephews.
Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Winnie Nicholson; brother, Rex Nicholson, and grandparents.