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“Sandy, I had worked with Roy for over 17 years. I am so sorry for your loss.
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1 of 9 | Posted by: Thomas Bosley
“Sandy and Family-- I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I truely believe that Roy is at peace now. I can only imagine all of the wonderful memories...Read More »
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2 of 9 | Posted by: Shanna Wolff - Ringle, WI
“OUR CONDOLANCES FROM THE FOURTEEN AGAIN GROUP THAT MEETS AT KEPOTAH ON WEDNESDAYS. WE REMEMBER AND ENJOYED BUTCH FOR THE SHORT TIME HE CAME AND SPENT...Read More »
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3 of 9 | Posted by: KEPOTAH - ROCKFORD, IL
“Sandy and Family I am truly sorry to hear of Roy's passing. He was a very special and unique person. Some people come into your life and leave a...Read More »
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4 of 9 | Posted by: Pst Brimacombe - Tomahawk, WI
“Sandy, My condolences to you & the girls. It's been a long time since we've connected .. I didn't realize you'd moved back to the area. I'd love to...Read More »
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5 of 9 | Posted by: Sandi Lowe - Wausau, WI
“Sandy, We are so sorry to hear about Roy's passing. I truly enjoyed working with him for many years and considered him a good friend. If there...Read More »
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6 of 9 | Posted by: Keith & Chris Wicklund - Rockton, IL
“ROBERTA AND I WERE SADDENED TO LEARN OF ROY'S PASSING. I SPENT MANY YEARS WORKING WITH ROY AND HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES. ...Read More »
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7 of 9 | Posted by: RANDY ALLEN - ROSCOE, IL
“Sandy, We are very sorry to hear about Butch.Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Tim & Michelle DeVlieger
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8 of 9 | Posted by: Tim DeVlieger - Roscoe, IL
“In heaven, Roy, I hope the geese are flying, the deer are walking under your tree and the turkeys are coming to your call. We miss you already. R...Read More »
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9 of 9 | Posted by: Robert Westphal - Rockford, IL
Roy "Butch" Edward Nichols, age 70, of Town of Schley, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at his home under the care of Ministry Home Care & Hospice after a long battle with cancer. Roy was born July 29, 1941, in Antigo, the son of the late Roy and Adeline (Rusch) Nichols. He married the former Sandra Wedler on January 5, 1963 in Gleason. She survives. Roy joined the U. S. Marines in 1959 and served at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, China, Japan and Viet Nam until he was honorably discharged in 1965. When he came back from the marines, he settled in Rockford, Illinois along with his wife, Sandy. He was employed as a supervisor at Saws International for over 25 years, retiring in 2002. In 2007, they moved back to the Gleason area. Roy was a member of Luther Memorial Lutheran Church. He was an avid hunter, especially bow and arrow hunting and had made his own bows. Roy has two Pope & Young world record white tail deer that he shot with his bow and arrow. He went on several hunting trips throughout the mid-west for turkey and deer. Roy especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Roy is survived by his wife, Sandy, two daughters; Sherry (Chuck) Rotolo and Kathy Nichols, both of Rockford, Illinois, two grandchildren; Trevor Rotolo and Taylor Rotolo, both of Rockford, Illinois, and 1 brother; Glenford Nichols of Beloit, Wisconsin. Roy was preceded in death by his parents and one infant daughter, Theresa. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church in Gleason. The Rev. Steven Anderson will officiate. Friends may call from 1:00 – 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the church. The Waid Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online tributes may be made at www.waidfuneral.com.
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