James Norman Nickel passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. He was 73.

Jim was born Dec. 26, 1943, in Kooskia, to James Vincent and Irene (Mohr) Nickel. He attended Kooskia schools and enlisted in the U.S. Marines and served in Vietnam. Upon his discharge he returned to Kooskia, where he logged. He moved to Lewiston in 1970 and began attending Lewis-Clark State College, where he received a degree as a diesel mechanic.

Jim married Loretta Ann Story on Oct. 19, 1971, in Asotin.

Jim worked as an operating engineer in Lewiston until 1997, when he and Loretta moved to Moses Lake, Wash. They returned to Lewiston in 2006.

Jim was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping, especially with his children and grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Loretta A. Nickel; son Robert (Janel) Nickel; aunt Lois Eller; uncle John Mohr; sister Connie Hobart; grandchildren Johnny Nickel, Jeff Nickel and Carrie Nickel; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Marilyn Averill; and numerous aunts and uncles.

A celebration of life will be held at noon Feb. 25 at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, 1104 Warner Ave., Lewiston. Memorial donations may be made to the LCSC Trio Club Scholarship Fund. Please sign the online guest book at www.vassar-rawls.com.

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Saturday, February 25, 12:00 PM

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VFW Sourdough Post 10043
1104 Warner Avenue
Lewiston, Idaho 83501

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