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Obituary for Henry A. Nick Sr.
Henry (Hank) A. Nick, Sr., 77, resident of Milltown, WI passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 30, 2014 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.
Henry was born April 7, 1937 in Cushing, WI to Jesse R. and Mary O. Nick. He attended elementary school in Cushing, WI and high school in St. Croix Falls, WI. He was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Cushing, WI.
Henry was united in marriage to Lois LaMere of Minneapolis, MN on January 19, 1957 at Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, MN. They lived in Minnesota. Henry worked at Land O Lakes managing the tire shop. In 1973, they purchased the Lewis Bar in Lewis, WI. During this time, they developed lasting friendships with many of those who they met. After selling the Lewis Bar in 1978, they purchased the first of two farms in Luck, WI. They milked cows and raised crops until they sold the farm and retired in April, 2005. They moved to their retirement home on Dairyland Avenue in Milltown, WI where he resided until death.
Henry enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, the Minnesota Twins, the Minnesota Vikings and socializing with people. On weekends, the family spent time with his in-laws, Evelyn and Alex Taylor on Spirit Lake outside of Frederic, WI. In later years, Henry enjoyed the company of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; parents, Jesse R. and Mary O. Nick; grandson, Matthew Nick; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He is survived by his children, Butch (Lisa) Nick, Robert Nick, Diana (Darrell) Flodin, Christina (David) Lein; 12 grandchildren, Stephanie (Tim) Nelson, Jennifer Nick, Andy Nick, Laura (Brad) McCurdy, Fallun Flodin, Ryan (Christi) Flodin, Sabrina Flodin, Christopher Flodin, Andy Flodin, Candus Flodin, Jonathan Lein, Emily Lein; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Corrine Larson.
A Memorial Service will be held at First Lutheran Church in Cushing, WI on Thursday, January 8, 2015 - visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Marilyn Crossfield officiating. Music will be provided by Carol Medchill and Diana Flodin. Interment will be at the Wolf Creek Cemetery, Wolf Creek, WI.
An online guestbook is available at www.rowefh.com or www.wicremationcenter.com . Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home of Luck, 715-472-2444 and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown, 715-825-5550.
