Gary Nicholson Obituary
The passing of Gary Nicholson of Deerbrook, Wisconsin leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 16, 2026 at the age of 71. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Oscar and Dorothy Nicholson (Drake); his son Cody Nicholson; his siblings, Sharon Engevold, Barbara Steinbach, Lori Steinbach and Dennis Nicholson; his father-in-law Eugene Jankowski; his brothers-in-law, Mike Brower, Dave Nelson, John Spencer, Jim VerHagen, Jerry Engevold Sr. and Mike King; and his nephews, Billy Nicholson, Daniel Nicholson, Jerry Engevold Jr. and Kasey McGeshick.
He is survived by: his spouse Shelly Jankowski; his children, Matthew Nicholson (Rachel Fredericksen) of Antigo and Hailey Nicholson of Deerbrook; his grandchildren, Seth Preuss of Sheboygan, Ethan Fredericksen of Antigo and Boston Nicholson; his siblings, David Nicholson (Rita) of Deerbrook, Greg Nicholson (Bonnie) of Antigo, Doug Nicholson of Antigo, Jim VerHagen of Antigo, Carl Steinbach of Antigo, Peggy McGeshick of Mole Lake, Nancy Nicholson of Milwaukee, Donna Nelson of Milwaukee and JoAnn Schroeder (Blake) of Milwaukee; his mother-in-law Janice Jankowski; his brothers-in-law, Roger Jankowski (Pam) and Jassen Jankowski (Cathy) of Summit Lake; and his close friend Jerry Gilliard of Merrill. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and great friends.
