July 22, 1945 – May 21, 2021
Francis Edward “Nick” Nickle, Jr., a 4th generation Colorado Springs native, passed away Friday, May 21, 2021 at 5:30pm in his home.
Francis was born on July 22, 1945 to Francis Edward Nickle, Sr. and Joy Nadine (McClelland) Nickle in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from Pasadena College in 1968. Later accomplishing his master’s degree from Colorado College in 1973, while working as a public high school educator. He retired from Mitchell High School after 33 years. Francis will be remembered by his many friends and family for his jovial personality, generosity, natural storytelling, passion for fatherhood, devoted husband, his relationship with God and his kindhearted wit. He was a very well respected, passionate teacher and was able to intrigue his students with his unique style. He was a lover of philosophy, journalism, history, art, music and poetry. Francis believed we could make the world a better place together. Francis’s avid traveling brought back many delightful stories told in a Scottish or Irish brogue and treasures to share with his loved ones. But above all, Francis adored his daughters and family.
He married Leslie Dare Roebuck December 1995 in Green Mountain Falls.
He is survived by two daughters, Kathryn Nickle Dragon and Lili Dare Nickle (Vance Lindsley); a brother, Gary James Nickle; and a sister, Pamela Joy Walton. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and two brothers, Wayne Dean Nickle and Clayton Paul Nickle.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Shrine of Remembrance “America the Beautiful” Chapel, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Inurnment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance Chapel Mausoleum following the service.
Memorials in Francis’s name may be made to Benet Hill Monastery www.benethillmonastery.org, or Multiple Sclerosis Foundation www.msfocus.org.
Pam
9 Jun 2021Love you forever
Bill Elston
10 Jun 2021Nick, my friend, you’ve left us far too soon. We will miss your laughter, your stories and most of all your friendship. We will have a beer in your honor and tell stories about you that I know will make you roar with laughter. RIp.
Patricia S Jungling
12 Jun 2021Dear Nick, you were a truly gentle man. Thank you for getting Ron out of the house and out to lunch. He enjoyed your friendship so much. Thank you for your continued friendship to me. Thank you for teaching my Camille and many others so well. Thank you for your caring, your laughter, and your dear heart. Rest with God.