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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Bruce Dwain
Nikolas
Sep 9, 1957 — Aug 11, 2014
Obituary
Bruce D. Nikolas, 56, Lake Mills, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2014, at his home following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on September 9, 1957 in LaGrange, Illinois, the son of Robert and Jane (Potts) Nikolas.
Bruce married Gloria Richter of Chicago on September 9, 1980 in Chicago.
He was a graduate of the Oak Park River Forest High School, class of 1975.
Bruce and his wife owned and operated Wisconsin Cash Register Company for 15 years. He later was employed by MPI in Deerfield for over 15 years.
Bruce was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping and hiking in the wilderness. He loved to play golf with Gloria and loved his German Shepard rescue dogs.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria; mother, Jane of N. Fort Myers, FL; brothers, Greg (Nona) of Shreveport, LA, Donald of Tampa, FL; sisters, Pamela Willets of N. Fort Myers, FL, Nona Schafer of Kingston, TN; nephews, Benjamin Nikolas, Nicholas Schafer, Devon Myer; nieces, Seasons Willets, Kelsey Schafer; aunts, Nona Heffinger of Tucson, AZ, Alice Marie Fischer of W. Chicago, Sally Nikolas of Atlanta GA; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert.
Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.
If desired, memorials may be made in Bruce's name to the National Park Foundation, 1201 Eye St, NW, Suite 5508, Washington, DC 20005 or go to www.nationalparks.org and click on Give Now
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was born on September 9, 1957 in LaGrange, Illinois, the son of Robert and Jane (Potts) Nikolas.
Bruce married Gloria Richter of Chicago on September 9, 1980 in Chicago.
He was a graduate of the Oak Park River Forest High School, class of 1975.
Bruce and his wife owned and operated Wisconsin Cash Register Company for 15 years. He later was employed by MPI in Deerfield for over 15 years.
Bruce was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping and hiking in the wilderness. He loved to play golf with Gloria and loved his German Shepard rescue dogs.
Survivors include his wife, Gloria; mother, Jane of N. Fort Myers, FL; brothers, Greg (Nona) of Shreveport, LA, Donald of Tampa, FL; sisters, Pamela Willets of N. Fort Myers, FL, Nona Schafer of Kingston, TN; nephews, Benjamin Nikolas, Nicholas Schafer, Devon Myer; nieces, Seasons Willets, Kelsey Schafer; aunts, Nona Heffinger of Tucson, AZ, Alice Marie Fischer of W. Chicago, Sally Nikolas of Atlanta GA; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert.
Private family memorial services will be held at a later date.
If desired, memorials may be made in Bruce's name to the National Park Foundation, 1201 Eye St, NW, Suite 5508, Washington, DC 20005 or go to www.nationalparks.org and click on Give Now
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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