Final Salute

Maurice W. Nickels, 86, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on September 29, 2024. Maurice was born April 3rd 1938, in Logansport, IN to Morris Nickels and Margaret Dunn.

Maurice was a life-long Indianapolis resident who graduated from Washington High School where he played football and ran track. He served proudly and bravely in the US Navy. A veteran having served as a SeaBee in Antarctica. He was an Iron worker and also was employed as a salesman for Vonneguts Industrial Products, Central Supply Company and D.A. Lubricants.

Maurice was a member of St. Malachy and St. Michael Catholic Churches, the Sertoma Club and the Indianapolis Athletic Club. He enjoyed reading, yard work and Philanthropy.

Maurice is preceded in death by his parents; and son Matt (Cyndi) Nickels. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Julia Nickels; daughter Maribeth (John) Poalson; son Michael (Beth) Nickels; step-children Patrece Kaufman, Paula (Wayne) Kaufman-Griffith and Ty Kaufman; grandchildren Ashley (Kyle) Jewart, Nicholas (Danielle) Poalson, Ashley Garrett, Griffin Nickels, Carson Nickels, Jessica (Winston) Bailey, Westley (Skyler) Nickels and Jordan Nickels and 10 great grandchildren.