Ronald J Nichelson, 76, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died January 19, 2012 at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.
He was born August 27, 1935 in Tryon, NE; son of William Arthur and Eliza Jane (Druery) Nichelson.
He grew up in the Cozad area and attended school there. Ron lived in the Gothenburg area since 1961. He worked for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads for 27 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching old tv shows, reading, visiting and helping his neighbors.
Surviving are son, Randal (Teresa) Nichelson of Beaver Crossing, NE; daughter, Cheryl (Ted) Bray of Overton, NE; brother, Harley (Mary) Nichelson of Eustis, NE; sister, Donna Landercasper of Scottsbluff, NE; four granddaughters - Crystal Faulconer, Savannah Nichelson, Ashley Carttar-Caskey, Misti Walker; grandson - Noah Nichelson; ten great grandchildren; special friends and neighbors, Randy and Karla Ricley of Gothenburg; uncle Boyd Meredith of North Platte, NE; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of friends and neighbors.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Doris Stitt; brothers, Ivan and John Nichelson; three infant brothers, and an infant granddaughter Emmaline Pearl.