Help Veterans Fly in Memory of Bill Nickel

Bill Ben Nickel, 76, was born September 2, 1948, in Carroll, IA, to Clifford and Fern (Scott) Nickel, and was the youngest of five children.

Surrounded by his family, he peacefully passed away at home on September 10, 2024. Bill faced his battle with cancer with the unwavering determination and strength that shaped his entire life. Refusing to let the illness define him, he fought fiercely with sheer determination through every challenge. His legacy will forever be one of courage and a refusal to give up, no matter the odds.

Bill grew up on the family farm in Guthrie Center, IA, where he attended grade school and high school, graduating in 1967. After graduation, he moved to Des Moines, IA, and was employed by Meredith Corporation.

On November 25, 1968, Bill was drafted into the Army, serving in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970. He was honorably discharged on June 29, 1970.

The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight is dedicated to sending veterans to Washington, D.C., to visit historical sites and memorials dedicated to their service. Bill Nickel participated in the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight 50 on May 1, 2024.

In honor of Bill's service, the family is accepting memorial contributions to sponsor an Honor Flight for military veterans in Bill's memory. Please donate to help support this cause!