Donald Nickoli Obituary

Donald "Donnie" Nickoli

Jun 15, 1931 - Sep 5, 2022

Norwalk

Donald "Donnie" Nickoli, 91, of Norwalk, passed away Monday morning, Sept. 5, 2022, at Assurance Health Hospital, Toledo.

Donnie was born June 15, 1931, in Norwalk, to the late Bernice (Swope) Nickoli and Jacob Nickoli.

Donnie was a 1951 graduate of Norwalk High School and proudly served his country as member of U.S Navy. He was a dedicated employee of 39 years at Norwalk Furniture. In his retirement years, he was a crossing guard for Norwalk Schools. Donnie was a member of Eagles, VFW, AMVETS, and St. Paul Catholic Church. In his spare time, Donnie enjoyed Dart ball, playing in a fast-pitch softball league, and helping his in-laws work on the farm.

Donnie is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley (Sickinger) Nickoli, whom he married Feb. 6, 1960; two daughters, Elaine (Jeff) Schaffer of Norwalk and Susan (Tony) Caprara of Norwalk; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by his sister, Marlene White; and a brother in infancy.

Visitation will be 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, at Walker-Eastman-Heydinger Funeral Home, 98 W. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, 91 E. Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio, 44857.

Those wishing to contribute to Donnie's memory may do so to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas, 66675-8516.

Fond memories and online condolences may be shared at www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com.