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Theodore Edward Nicholson, a lifelong resident of River Falls, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the Hammond Health Center, at the age of 88.
Ted was born on February 1, 1936, to Merle and Pearl Nicholson. He graduated from River Falls High School in 1955.
On August 17, 1957, he married Donna Langer. To this union, they had 3 children, Eddie, Rick and Mary. They made their home in River Falls. They later divorced and Ted married Darlene Hinzman from Spring Valley on September 12, 1992.
For Ted’s love of cars, he became a lifelong mechanic for the city of River Falls and at the time of his retirement, he was the maintenance supervisor. One of his accomplishments was being able to be a part of the design of the current city garage. He was involved in the volunteer fire department and helped start the process of an ambulance service in River Falls.
He had a passion for racing at the Cedar Lake Speedway and touring the United States on his motorcycle. In Ted’s early years, he enjoyed camping and snowmobiling with family and friends. If anyone ever needed anything fixed, they could find him wrenching in his home shop.
Ted is preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Pearl Nicholson; sisters, Donna Blackburn and Dorothy (Gunsallus) Frazer; brothers, Joe, Bob and Jerry; first wife, Donna; second wife, Darlene; son, Eddie; son in law, Doug White; first grandson, Ryan White; and great grandbaby, Jayden.
Ted is survived by his brother, Bill Nicholson (Ginger); sisters in law, Sherry Fry and LaJean Nicholson; brother in law, George Frazer; son, Rick (Beth) Nicholson; daughter, Mary White; grandchildren, Brock (Shelly) Schulte, Nick (Becky) White, Mike (Alyssa) Nicholson, Michelle (Jason) Haas and Danny (Andrea) Nicholson; 7 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
A memorial gathering was held on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services (805 E Division Street) in River Falls from 1:00-3:00PM ending with words of prayer being said by Pastor Bill Nicholson. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery in River Falls. Memorials may be directed to the donor’s choice of organization.
Arrangements are with Bakken-Young Funeral & Cremation Services.
7 Comments
Great neighbor and good friend! I will miss our chats
Best friend a man could ask for. Solved my problems more often than you can imagine. Lots of fond memories. Love you Ted!
Michelle, I know your Grandpa was very Special to you. My heart goes out to you. Our Sympathy.
Ted was a jack of all trades, and always willing to lend a hand. And a great guy to talk with. Condolences to his family
My sympathies to Ted’s
Family. He was a neighbor to my Parents for many years on winter street and always full of conversation. Rest in Peace
May you rest in peace Uncle Ted. You will be missed.
It takes a lot to make me speechless, but learning of Ted’s passing broke me. While planning out our Labor Day weekend I asked my husband if we could sneak over to visit Ted. I had misplaced his phone number so I did a quick search and learned of his passing. Mary and Rick my heart goes out to you both and your families. So many memories flood my thoughts. Deer hunting, late nights working on equipment and our travels. I am so sorry for your loss. Just know I would have been there had I known. Sending my love and hugs!
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