Louis Nicolas

"Louis B. Nicolas" IRON MOUNTAIN - Louis B. Nicolas, 83, of 714 East "I" St. Iron Mountain, died Tuesday, Dec.14, 2004, at Hyland Nursing Home in Iron Mountain. Louis was born on July 13, 1921, in Norway, son of the late Alfons and Marie (DeRouck) Nicolas. Louis graduated from Kingsford High School in 1939. He served as a 1st Lieutenant with the U. S. Marine Air Corp from 1942 until 1946. He flew B-25's in the South Pacific and received the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal. On Sept. 21, 1946, he married Marjorie Baumler at St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iron Mountain. Louis worked for Wisconsin Electric for 43 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. Mary & St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, United Commercial Travelers, Golden K, Golden Throats, Golden K Band, Civil Air Patrol, Dickinson County Pilots Association, and the EMBA of Wisconsin Electric. He volunteered at the VA Medical Center and local nursing homes. Music was an important part of his life. Over his lifetime, he played in the KHS band, Niagara Lumberjack band, Spud Ferzacc's Orchestra, Norway City band, Golden K band, and the Dickinson County Area Band. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at the "Forty". He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marjorie; five children, Barbara (Glenn) Hunter of Englewood, Colo., Kathryn (Erling) Mortensen of Amery, Wis., James (Mary Jean) Nicolas of Breitung Township, LuAnn (William) Edens of Breitung Township and Richard (Debra) Nicolas of Elizabeth, Colo.; one sister, Alfonsine (Robert) Perdzock of Dayton, Ohio; three sisters-in-law, Gladeen Nicolas of Big Rapids, lower Michigan, Pat (Florian) Bray of Iron Mountain and Peg (Don) Gunville of Niagara, Wis.; 11 grandchildren, Jeffrey and Bryan Hunter, Erik (Kim) Mortensen, Kim (Josh) Gould, Kristin Mortensen, Andrew and Jenna Nicolas, Amy and Jennifer Edens, and Clare and Jason Nicolas; three great grandchildren, Tanner and Luke Mortensen and Ella Gould; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, George Nicolas. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home in Iron Mountain. Parish prayers will be recited at 7 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home and at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary and St. Joseph Catholic Church. Fr. Daniel Zaloga will offer the Mass of Christian Burial. Pallbearers will be Andrew Nicolas, Jeffrey Hunter, Bryan Hunter, Erik Mortensen, Jason Nicolas, Florian Bray and Don Gunville. Burial will be in Cemetery Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Family Ties Adult Day Care Center at 800 Crystal Lake Blvd. Iron Mountain. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Louis Nicolas online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.

Louis Nicolas

December 14, 1921 - December 14, 2004