Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Where Caring Is A Family Tradition
Jere "Skip" Lynn Nicholas, age 75, died peacefully Wednesday, January 20, 2016, with his family at his side. He was born January 12, 1941, in Glendale, Wisconsin to Verle and Vera (Sargent) Nicholas. Jere served his country for 6 years in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1969. He had a long career as a truck driver and operated his own trucks for many years. Skip was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and sport shooting, along with auto and boat racing in his younger years. In 2013 Skip retired which gave him more time to work on rebuilding cars, shooting, hunting, and spending more time with family and friends. He loved the Green Bay Packers, NASCAR racing, attending local racing events, gun shows, and was always able to entertain us with all of his stories and jokes. Jere "Skip" will be missed terribly by all who loved him.
On December 1, 1979, Skip married Cheryl Haines and they resided in Glendale raising three boys until 1993, at which time they moved to Zittau.
He was a faithful member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Zittau; where he served on the church council and as a youth mentor. Skip also volunteered his time to the Medina/Dale/Readfield Lions Club.
Skip is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Cheryl; his children, Troy (special friend, Barb and her daughter Bailee; Lee (Kim); and Eric; grandchildren, Nici, Stephen, Christopher, and Kailee; a great-grandchild, Arlen; nephews, Matt and Josh; and other relatives and friends.
Preceding Skip in death were his parents, Verle and Vera Nicholas; step-mother, Virginia Nicholas; and his brother, Larry.
A visitation for family and friends will be on Sunday, January 24, 2016, from Noon to 3:00 p.m. at Mueller Funeral Home 904 E. Main St. Winneconne. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Mark Kinney officiating. Military honors will follow. Cremation will then take place.
Skip's family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the doctors and staff at Theda Clark Medical Center for making his last days as peaceful as possible.
If you wish please submit online condolences to muellerfuneralhomeinc.com.
Karl Eggum wrote on January 25, 2016
You will be missed at Deer camp at Josh's. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Chuck Barry wrote on January 24, 2016
Skip was a good friend of mine in my early racing years.Always willing to help with a smile on his face.Thoughts and Prayers.
Jim and Fay Hendricks wrote on January 23, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to the whole family. We will truly miss Skip and his friendship.
Eugene & Sue Doell wrote on January 23, 2016
Cheryl and family - you are right Jere was loved by many!!! He was a good Lion, we know he was a good man. God got another good man!! Prayers will continue for all of you!
Tony, Cindy and Ryan Cefalu wrote on January 23, 2016
Troy and family, We send our deepest sympathy to you . We are so sorry for your loss. We feel blessed to have known Skip a man who truly loved his family,god and country. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love the Cefalu's
Lee and Gale Sohns wrote on January 23, 2016
Skip was a great guy off and On the track. Skip was always upbeat and we are happy to have known him. I am sorry we will not be able to attend Sunday, Are Thoughts and Prayers will be with him.
Nancy Maas Jansen wrote on January 22, 2016
To all of Jere's family I extend my sincere sympathy especially to Cheryl. Jere was such a friendly and nice man and certainly will be greatly missed.
Robert Suemnicht wrote on January 22, 2016
Skip was a true gem of a fellow as was his father Verle. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Eisbrenner family wrote on January 22, 2016
Our deepest condolences to the family and friends during this difficult time. We hope that the promise found in Isaiah 41:13 can bring you some comfort.
Tom & Robin Reetz wrote on January 21, 2016
Our thoughts & prayers go out to each of you at this time. It was an honor & blessing to have gotten to know Jere. His light will shine on in so many. He was a man with so much love in his heart & a smile that was brilliant. Our deepest sympathy.
Donna Rogers wrote on January 21, 2016
Skip always had a smile on his face and gave the best hugs. Praying for all of you at this time.