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1950 - 2020

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1950

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2020

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Oshkosh West High School University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Donald Nicholson Obituary

Donald Nicholson

Oshkosh - Donald "Don" Keith Nicholson, 70, of Oshkosh Wisconsin gained his angel wings on September 14th 2020. Don was born on Flag Day, June 14th 1950 in Milwaukee Wisconsin, the son of the late Dr Kenneth and June (Scheibe) Nicholson. On August 9th 1969 he married the love of his life Nancy (Shilts) Nicholson. He graduated from UW Milwaukee and worked in Material Management for over 30 years before obtaining his Master's of Special Education degree from UW Oshkosh and working the next 10 years at Oshkosh West High School.

Don was survived by his wife: Nancy Nicholson; children: Donald (Stacey) Nicholson, Neal Nicholson, Heather (Jacques) Nicholson-Colbert; beloved grandchildren: Trey, Chase, Kenzie, Gavin, Tessa and Rosalyn; sister-in-law Mary Cefalu, brother-in-law Guy Shilts; and many loving nephews, nieces, family and friends. Don was preceded in death by brother-in-laws Douglas Shilts and Vincent Cefalu, and sister-in-law Beverly Shilts.

Don's greatest passion was his family, closely followed by amateur sports, a quest for knowledge, and travel.

Don's Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, and in the honor of Flag Day, donations can be given to the Wounded Warrior Project (woundedwarriorproject.org).

'Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do' - John Wooden.

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Published by Oshkosh Northwestern from Sep. 18 to Sep. 20, 2020.

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Nikki Cefalu

September 20, 2020

Dear Nicholson family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Don was a true fighter! He loved his family and extended family very much.
Uncle Don always had a story or facts to tell that could go on for hours. His face would be so full of light when he was talking.
He also loved college basketball, custard and most recently dolphins.
It's hard to think about him being not here. But what I do know is that he is together in heaven with my Dad no longer in any pain.
Love you too all
Nikki

Jim and Sharon Cunningham

September 20, 2020

Nancy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Don was a great person and Jim and I are so proud to have known him and call him friend. He will always be remembered and he along with you will be in my prayers. Love always

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