Obituary
John Nickles Jr.
John Robert Nickles Jr. (Big John), 57, passed away at Mulder Health Care facility in West Salem on Sunday, May 9, 2021. John was born in Onalaska to John and Patricia (Brendum) NIckles Sr. on June 6, 1963. He attended Onalaska High School, where he was active in Show choir.
The love of John’s life was his son, Seth, he was very proud of the young man he is.
John is survived by his son, Seth Nickles, mother Pat Nickles, siblings Lori (John) Ungrodt of Sauk City, Joe (Kris) Nickles of West Salem, Lisa (Rick) Coryell of Black River Falls, Lesley (Lee) of Galesville, 11 nieces and nephews, and 3 greats and his best friend Cowboy. John is preceded by his father John Nickles Sr, grandparents Polly & Woody Tollerud, Fred & Helen Nickles and Thelma Retalick.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at “Rick and Lisa’s Cabin” N2634 Bacon Rd., Black River Falls, WI from 11-3 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Please bring your own beverage. A private family burial will be held at Onalaska Cemetery.
To John’s beloved family, and his dear mother, Pat, you all have our sincere sympathy, at the loss of your eldest son and brother, Johnny as we knew him. I know he had been dealing with a lot lately concerning his health, which was not easy for him. Our hearts and prayers are with you all, during this sad time, may he rest in peace. He will surely be missed….by Seth, his special dog, Cowboy , his mom and all the rest of his family. Blessed be his memory.
John, will be missed. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with his family. We had many good memories as friends when we were young in Onalaska Wi.
I’m so sorry to hear this. I have a lot of childhood memories with John. My heart hurts. Fly high big guy!