Norman NickelNovember 6, 1923 - July 26, 2015Our father, Norman Nickel, of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2015. Norman was born on November 6, 1923 in Fresno, CA. He was born the fifth child of twelve, to Jake and Margaret (Georinger) Nickel. In 1933 the family moved to Wheatland, WY where he first developed his love for farming and the great outdoors. While the country was deep in Depression at this time, reflecting back, Norman always had many memories of the good times spent there. In 1942 the family headed to Idaho with the kids in the car and a freshly butchered beef in the trunk followed with all their valuables loaded in the old truck and trailer. They settled in the Enrose Community outside of Caldwell. That same year, their father passed away which left Norm as the head of the household. He proudly served in the military for two years. On July 23, 1948 Norm married the love of his life, Ellen Jean Macleod. They were blessed with 61 years of marriage before her passing in 2009. This union brought Norm his three beloved children - Donald, Joann and Jerry.Norm treasured the time he spent with his 3 kids camping, fishing and snowmobiling. He spent the first few years of his married life farming and then became a masonry contractor. He was joined in the masonry business by his brothers Dick and Leroy.Norm spent his retirement years helping his friends and family on their farms, camping with his kids, and attending Elks functions and C of I basketball games.Norm was preceded in death by his parents, beloved wife, Ellen Jean, son, Donald Nickel, brothers - Robert, Richard, John, Chester, Charles; sister - Dorothy Lattimer, half-siblings - Albert Diel, Florence Schoeder and Deborah Kisling.He is survived by daughter, Joann (Dennis) Bergvall, son, Jerry Nickel (Nancy Sandretto), daughter-in-law Sharlene Nickel, Sister Irene Hertig, brother Leroy (Mary) Nickel, three grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as dear friends - John & Dodie English, and Vern and Brenda Pecht.A Viewing for family and friends will be held Thursday, July 30, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 PM at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, in Caldwell. Graveside Services will be held Friday, July 31, 2015 at 10:30AM at Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Caldwell Elks Lodge at 11:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be sent to Elk's Rehab [600 N Robbins Rd. Boise, ID 83702] or [2676 S Vista Ave. Boise, ID 83705]. Condolences can be given at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com