It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carroll L. Nikkel in Ames, Iowa, born in Newton, Iowa, who passed away on December 25, 2023, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carroll L. Nikkel to show support.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Dewey Nikkel and Betty Nikkel; his former life partner Norma J. Vander Hart of Pella, IA.; and his brother Michael. He is survived by : his wife Jennifer Reicks of Pleasant Hill; his children, Kerry J. Scott (Larry) of Chapman, KS, Sherri L. Nikkel of Slater, Greg J. Nikkel (Connie) of Ames and Mindy S. Nikkel of Slater; his stepchildren, Joel Reicks (Sarah) of Dubuque, Josh Reicks (Brielle) of Maquoketa and Jennessa Einwalter (Eric) of Solon; his grandchildren, Brittany Tapp (Nick), April Nikkel, Jesse Joyce (Lauren), Amber Joyce, Brett Graham, Marandah Scott, Brandi Nikkel, Montanah Scott and Cole Nikkel; his stepgrandchildren, JC, Bozena, Rosie Reicks, Jacob, Mia, Garrett Reicks, Owen, Simon, Ella and Miles Einwalter; his great grandchildren, Jocilyn Tapp, Zaelynn Nikkel-Milord, Ryker Tapp, Jesse Jr. Joyce, Jaden Joyce and Lucas Graham; his siblings, Robert Nikkel (Rosemary) of Sully, Linda Menninga (Daryl) of Sully, Doug Nikkel of Newton and Diana Mick of Kellogg; and his siblings-in-law, Dan Vander Hart, Val Nikkel, Fran Vander Hart, Louis Kuennen, Sam Kuennen (Theresa), Dan Kuennen (Kathy), Diane McCarty (John) and Marie Schneberger (Dean).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Carroll's name may be directed to Trinity Christian Reformed Church or World Renew.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Soderstrum Funeral Home