Delores E. Nickell, 84 of Rice Lake passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020.

Delores was born April 22, 1935 to John and Edna Wolford in Crosby, MN. Delores attended school and
graduated from Aitkin High School. After graduating she worked in the Twin Cities for Prudential where
she roomed with her future sister in law Darlene and met Ervin who she married on July 23, 1955 in
Iron Hub, MN before moving to Almena where they farmed and raised 11 children. They then moved to
Stanfold Township where they also farmed and Delores worked at Seneca Foods in the summers doing
quality control. She also worked for Farm and Fleet during that time before returning to school. When she
graduated from WITC she began working there as a receptionist. After retiring from WITC she worked for
Rice Lake Weighing Systems in accounting.

Delores enjoyed farming and gardening as well as watching polka. She was an avid Lawrence Welk
Show watcher and not many things would keep her from watching when it was on. She also enjoyed
cooking and baking. Above all else Delores loved her family and loved to visit with her children and
grandchildren. Through the years she was active with her childrens activities and enjoyed teaching them.
She was a 4-H leader and also taught Sunday school and was a Bible school leader.

Delores is survived by 11 children: Mona Nickell of Rice Lake, WI ; Steven (Cindy) Nickell of Columbus,
WI; Michael (Michelle) Nickell of Hudson; Brian (Cheri) Nickell of Solon Springs; Richard Nickell of
Tooele, UT; Mary (David) Flitter of Lake St. Louis, MO ; Dan (Chrissy) Nickell of Cumberland; Matthew
Nickell of Rice Lake; Laura (Andy) Hecht of Cumberland; Paula (Greg) McWilliams of Vadnais Heights,
MN; Alan (Amy) Nickell of Solon Springs; Sisters; Edith, Pat, Jackie, Sandy, Barb, 23 grandchildren; 8
great grandchildren; as well as many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Delores was preceded in death by her Parents; John and Edna Wolford, Husband; Ervin Nickell,
Grandchildren; Kacie Hansen, Caleb Nickell.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 12:00 with visitation from 10:00 – 12:00
at Maranatha Evangelical Free Church of Rice Lake. Burial will be at Nora Cemetery in Rice Lake at 3:00.
Skinner Funeral Home – Rice Lake is assisting the family with arrangements.

Last Update: Feb 20, 2020 11:25 am CST