Obituaries

October, 3, 1937 to October 16, 2015

WINAMAC - Joseph J. "Joe" Nicolas, Jr., 78, of Winamac, passed away at 5:46 p.m., Friday, Oct. 16, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth.

He was born Oct. 3, 1937 in Monroe Township, Pulaski County, to the late Joseph J. Sr. and Agnes Braun Nicolas.

Kathy (Glen) Zellers, Winamac, Daughter
Jim (Maria) Nicolas, Winamac, Son
Joetta (Dusten) Burns, Winamac, Daughter
JC (Josh Bradley) Nicolas, Winamac, Daughter
10 Grandchildren
5 Great Children
Paul (Betty) Nicolas, Indianapolis, Brother
Mary Swartzell, Winamac, Sister
Steve (Linda) Nicolas, Winamac, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews
3 Step Children
Many Step Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

Clydetta Fitz Nicolas, Wife
Marjorie Field Heintz Nicolas, Wife

Mr. Nicolas graduated from Francesville High School. He was a lifelong farmer in Pulaski County and was retired from Plymouth Tube and Winamac Beverage. He had served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a lifetime member of the Winamac Eagles Lodge #2580. He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed tinkering with building projects. He loved his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, April 2, 2016, at Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Winamac Eagles Lodge #2580 or American Cancer Society.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.