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1950
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2015
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Nicholas Prom Obituary
Sauk Rapids
Apr. 6, 1950 - Oct. 18, 2015
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2015 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids for Nicholas "Nick" R. Prom, age 65, who passed away Sunday at his home. Rev. Ralph Zimmerman will officiate and burial will be at the Minnesota State Veteran's Cemetery near Little Falls. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home, St. Cloud and one hour prior to the services Thursday at the church in Sauk Rapids. Parish prayers will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home in St. Cloud.
Nicholas Raymond Prom was born April 6, 1950 in St. Cloud to Felix & Isabel (Skaj) Prom. He married Linda Gretsch on Sept. 5, 1970 at Ft. Hood, TX. Nick served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Primerica Financial Services and previously as general manager for Benton Co-op Telephone Co. for 20 years. Nick was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Cloud VFW Post #428, St. Joseph American Legion Post #328, and Pantowners Auto Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, jigsaw puzzles, antique car shows, and spending time with his family. Nick was a fun, sweet, caring, good natured, adventurous person who was full of surprises.
Survivors include his wife, Linda of Sauk Rapids; daughter and sons, Vicky Prom-Becker (Shawn Becker) of St. Augusta, Jeff (Maritza) of Maple Grove, Jason (Camie) of St. Cloud, Brian (Nicole) of Chanhassen; brothers and sisters, Joe (Anna Mae) Prom, Robert (Maxine) Prom, Marvin Feld, Dave (Geri) Feld, Joyce (Kevin) Weber, and Ralph (Denise Laudenbach) Feld all of St. Joseph, Jeanne Wiener of Minneapolis, Sylvester (Pat Pearce) Prom of St. Augusta, Geneva Feld of Waite Park, Jerome Feld and Anna Mae (Kevin) Schrom all of Cold Spring, Ray (Debbie) Feld of Holdingford, and Theresa (George) Trettel of Bowlus; and seven grandchildren. Nick was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Gerhard "Jerry" Feld; and sisters, Mary Ellen Mattson, Roseanne Prom, and Audrey Prom.
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Memories and Condolences
for Nicholas Prom
Nicholas Steven Prom
April 18, 2023
I only met you once, but I thought you were a nice man.
Rest in Peace. - The 'Other' Nicholas Prom (Portland, OR)
Randy Vigallon
October 15, 2019
Time does not diminish the memory of distinctive and special people. He was and continues to be. Thankful our paths crossed.
Randy Vigallon
September 18, 2016
Thought of you often over the years. Athough we served together only in Texas your friendship is a life long journey. Condolances to Linda and the family I'm sure was proud of you RIP my friend
November 6, 2015
Thank you Nick for your years of care with our investments.
Antoinette and Jim Henningsen
October 25, 2015
Though it has been many years, knowing and working with Nick was a sincere pleasure. Gerald Rosenbaum
Tom & LouAnn Schuller
October 22, 2015
Nick put a smile on everyone's face when he walked in a room. He will be forever remembered for his smile and laughter.
October 22, 2015
Joe Nistler
Matt Rausch
October 21, 2015
Nick was a great friend and person, we will all miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with Linda and her family.
Sara Nistler
October 20, 2015
Nick, you will be sincerely missed! You lite up the room with your great personality! We will do you proud! :)My sympathies to the whole family.
October 20, 2015
Nick was a wonderful friend who was a joy to know and we will miss him dearly.
Lori & Kent Christensen
KEN PROM
October 20, 2015
THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS WITH LINDA AND FAMILY. ONE OF THE FUNNIEST GUYS I EVER MET AND A GENUINE PERSON. NICK HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOOD TO MY DAD RAY PROM ALWAYS CHECKING IN ON HIM AND COMING TO HIS PARTIES. DAD REALLY APRECIATED THAT. YOU ARE GOING TO BE MISSED . COUSIN KEN PROM
Val Broste
October 20, 2015
Nick will always be remembered for bringing laughter to the lives of others, his positive attitude and his determination to beat cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with all of Nick's friends and family at this time. Linda, know that it is okay to lean on others now.
October 20, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
Jim & Pat Neuman God Bless
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