Annette Nickels

Annette Nickels, age 84, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home in Columbus.

Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Tuesday October 13, 2020 at 1C/The Sanctuary in Columbus. Visitation is Monday from 5:00-7:00 at McKown Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Annette Nickels was born March 21, 1936 to Louis and Etta (Mell) Niebur in Bradshaw, Nebraska. She attended school in Bradshaw and graduated in 1954. After graduating high school, Annette was united in marriage to LeRoy "Nick" Nickels on August 8, 1954. To this union, her four children were born. Annette worked a variety of jobs throughout her life. Annette was an incredibly talented seamstress. Her talents allowed her to sew clothes for all her family and even make her three daughter's wedding dresses. She loved crocheting, cooking and supporting her grandchildren in all of their various activities.

She is survived by:
Daughter: Brenda Staley of Columbus
Daughter: Barbara Nickels of Lincoln
Daughter: Lori (Rick) Wendt of Leigh
Son: Roy (Denise) Nickels of York
12 Grandchildren
10 Great-grandchildren
Brother-in-Law: Robert (Kathy) Rathjen
Sister-In-Law: Connie Nickels

She is preceded in death by:
Her Husband
Her Parents
Son-In-Law: Max Staley, Jr.
Brothers: Herschel Niebur, Robert Niebur
Sister: LuEtta James