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LaVern George Nickel
Sep 21, 1932 - Feb 24, 2005
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Wednesday, March 03, 2005
LaVern Nickel was born September 21, 1932 to C.E. and
Katherine (Baergen) Nickel at Corn, Oklahoma and was raised on the
family farm, located northwest of Corn, Oklahoma. In August 1938, LaVern
began his education at OK School where he attended through third grade.
Following his third grade year, OK School was closed and LaVern
transferred to Corn Schools. Upon completion of the tenth grade LaVern
enrolled at Oklahoma Bible Academy, a private Christian High School, in
Meno, Oklahoma, graduating in 1950.
After graduating from high school, LaVern served his
country in the U.S. Army. Following his term in the army, LaVern and
Donna were wed on June 28, 1955 in a double wedding ceremony,
establishing a home northwest of Corn, where they lived and continued to
farm for almost 50 years. They were blessed with three children, a son
Jeff, a daughter Sonya and son Tim. LaVern shared his love for God, his
family, and the land by providing a “home away from home” for many
nephews, nieces and friends of the family.
LaVern took great pride in his children's education, and
was honored to serve tow terms on the Washita Heights Board of
Education.
LaVerne and Donna were members of the Herold Mennonite
Church, Cordell, Oklahoma, where he served as youth sponsor, Sunday
School teacher and member of various committees. He also served as a
trustee and deacon. LaVern truly loved his church family and enjoyed
sharing his faith with friends and family members.
LaVern provided for his family, leaving a legacy of
memories through his strong will, integrity and professional standards.
He was a cherished husband, loving father and sincere friend for whom we
truly thank God.
LaVern passed away, February 24, 2005 at Jackson County
Hospital, Altus, Oklahoma.
He is survived by his wife, Donna Lohrenz
Nickel; son Jeff and wife Lisa Nickel of Weatherford; daughter Sonya
Flaming and husband Jim Flaming of Weatherford; son Tim and wife Arlene
Nickel of Weatherford; grandchildren, Breawna Nickel, Bethanie Nickel
and Bryce Nickel; brothers Elmer Nickel and wife Vera of Eufala,
Oklahoma; Glen Nickel and wife Carolina of Bernardsville, New Jersey;
Don Nickel and wife Mary of Oklahoma City; Reverend Richard Nickel and
wife Elvera of Rapid City, South Dakota and sister Viola Penner and
husband, Wilbur of Oklahoma City.
He was preceded in death by parents C.E. and Katherine
Nickel.
Services were held on Sunday, February 27, 2005 at 2:30
p.m. at Herold Mennonite Church. Services were under the direction of
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