Donald Wayne Nickey's Obituary
Donald “Don” Nickey, 72, of Oakley, Illinois, passed away August 25, 2023, at Imboden Creek Senior Living Center in Decatur, where he resided for the last 6 years.
Don was born in Decatur on February 9, 1951, to Kenneth and Pauline Nickey. He graduated from Cerro Gordo High School in 1969. After graduating from high school, he went on to attend Danville Junior College, where he graduated in 1971 with an Associate's degree. He then went on to attend Illinois State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1973. Don married Constance “Connie” Siron in Decatur on August 12, 1979. Don worked for Dekalb Seed Company in Illiopolis for 41 years. Don enjoyed spending time with his family on the farm, as he was raised on the farm and carried on the tradition with his own family.
Don is survived by his son Patrick (Courtney) Nickey of Oakley; daughter Joan Nickey of Oakley; granddaughters Darcy Nickey and Daphne Nickey; grand-dog Pumpkin; beloved dog Pecan; sister Emma (Gary) Morr of Oakley; nieces and nephews; and dear friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife of 37 years Connie Nickey, and grandson Colby Nickey.
Visitation for Don will be from 1:30pm to 2:30pm on Friday, September 1 at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 2:30pm. Burial in Ritchie Cemetery in Oakley, Illinois, will follow the service.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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