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Earl Richard Nikolas Sr

180221_J_nikolas obitEarl Richard Nikolas Sr, age 90 of Arlington, Texas formerly of Greene, passed away at Universal Hospice in Fort Worth, Texas February 14, 2018.

Earl was born May, 19 1927, in Marble Rock Iowa, and graduated in 1944 from Charles City High School. He served in the US Army from 1950-1952. He drove semi for over 30 years with multiple companies retiring in his mid 50’s. He spent the rest of his life enjoying time with his loving family and raising and showing horses.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Jeanette (Croell) Nikolas.  They were married June 9, 1951.  To this union, seven children were born: Mary (David) Deike of Wellsburg, Ia; Julie Freese of Arlington, Tx;  Earl II ( Kathie) Nikolas of Carriere, Ms; Michael ( Lori) Nikolas of Blue Springs, Mo; Lori (Larry) Hildestad of Wiggins, Ms; Patrick (Theresa)Nikolas of Slidell, La; Kristi (Joel) Demuth of Shell Rock, Ia. They have 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. One brother, Eugene Nikolas and two sisters, Bette Ewoldt and Francys Klages.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Edwald and Marie (Marzen) Nikolas, four brothers, Edwald, Leo, Claire, and Don, one sister, Pauline Vala, and one granddaughter, Melissa.

Earl’s funeral will be on Thursday February 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Moore Bowen Rd Funeral Home, 4216 S Bowen Rd Arlington Texas 76016. Burial at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery.

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