William L. “Bill” Nicklas, 85, of Warren, PA, died at his home on Sunday, January 17, 2021.
Born on November 27, 1935 in Warren, PA, he was the son of the late William R. and Margarite Zock Nicklas.
Bill was a lifetime resident of the Warren area and was a 1953 graduate of Warren High School. He worked the family farm his whole life and was a truck driver with Refiners Transport. He also transported lumber for the Amish. Bill was a former member of the Lakewood Rod and Gun Club, the Warren Eagles, and the Warren Moose. Bill was also a member of ATHS, the American Truck Historical Society. He enjoyed motorcycling, and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his wife, Ann L. Hoffman Nicklas, whom he married on November 24, 1998 in Warren, PA; three children – Jamie Nicklas and his wife, Susan, of Warren, PA, Kevin Nicklas and his wife, Jennifer, of Sugar Grove, PA, and John Nicklas of Warren, PA; 2 step-children – Kevin Kent and wife, Michelle, of Warren, PA, and Sally A. Strand and husband, Scott, of Pittsfield, PA; 5 grandchildren – Ashlyn Auflick, Brittany Bidwell, Josh, Logan Kent, and Brittany Spicer; several great-grandchildren; and one brother – Rodney Nicklas of Warren, PA. In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by a son, Jeff Nicklas, and a granddaughter, Brandie Kent.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East, Warren, PA, on Friday, January 22, 2021, from 11am until 12Noon. Current CDC guidelines of social distancing and wearing of masks will be observed. The funeral service will be held at the convenience of the family with Dale McMillen officiating. Interment will be in Weiler Cemetery. Those serving as pallbearers are Kevin Nicklas, Kevin Kent, Scott Strand, Ashlyn Auflick, Rob Auflick, and Owen Auflick. Serving as an honorary pallbearer is Brittany Bidwell. Those with to place a memorial may do so through the Make A Wish Foundation at www.wish.org, or to the Starbrick Volunteer Fire Department, 5 Firemans Road, Warren, PA, 16365. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Kevin Kent for all his help during Bill’s illness. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com.
I am so sorry Ann. I know you did the best you could do. I have said silent prayers wondering how you were doing. Bill always had a story to share or a question for me. I will always reflect back to him asking. Hey RuthieAnn do you know. Who … How… etc. what a dear person. I know his journey these later days were not his easiest for him or you. Call when you can.
Our hearts are heavy hearing about Uncle Bill. Sending our deepest condolences to all family and friends. Our many memories of our Family in Warren are precious and always filled with love and laughter and stories and time spent with Billy , Ann and the boys!! He and Mom shared a very special and loving bond that extended to all of us. I’m sure he’s already teasing her and laughing about shared memories and loved ones❣️
Ann, so sorry for your loss! Will keep you in my thoughts.
DIANN, THANKS SO MUCH. THINK OF YOU OFTEN AND SEEMS THE
WHIRLEY PEOPLE STAY TOGETHER. I HAVE HEARD FROM OTHER WHIRLEY PEOPLE. TAKE CARE.
hi gram
so sorry for your loss
Jamie , Kevin, Rod and family: WE are so very sorry for your loss! We will keep you and your families in our prayers.
My deepest sympathy to Ann and his sons. Billy was always one of my favorite people from home. I remember crying at his wedding because he was supposed to wait and marry me. I was probably 5. He will always be in my thoughts.He always refered to me as ‘one of the Beck girls’. Mick and Bill were great neighbors. My sister and I used to have to walk to their house to catch the bus. Many, many years ago. Again Ann, I am so sorry for your loss.
Very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed all encounters with Bill.
I love you grampa bill -Macy Auflik