Charles Gene Nickerson was born at Cambridge, Nebraska, June 14, 1928, and departed this life at Cozad, Nebraska, August 25, 1955, at the age of 27 years, 2 months, and 11 days.

He lived all his life in and near the Farnam community.

He was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Milo Nickerson. On March 18, 1951, he was united in marriage to Deloras Cross at Moorefield, Nebraska. To this union, three children were born: Candice, Yolanda, and Jackelyn.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife and three children; four sisters, Mrs. Wilbur Sheffield of Farnam, Mrs. Lyle Anderson of Brady, Mrs. Gordon Cross of Moorefield, Mrs. Johnny Yakich of Denver; and three brothers, Donald of Farnam, Harold and Delmar of Cambridge; his grandmother, Mrs. Stella Kilburn of Azusa, California, and other relatives and friends.

He was a most loving husband and father. He had a cheerful and happy disposition and will be missed greatly by all who knew him and loved him.

[Funeral services were held August 28 at the Methodist Church in Farnam with Elder V.E. Kirkpatrick officiating. Burial was in the Farnam cemetery.]

The Farnam Press 15(50):1 Thursday, Sept. 8, 1955

A tragic farm accident about 11 o’clock last Thursday morning claimed the life later that day of Gene Nickerson, 27, who resided near Moorefield.

He had assisted with unloading a truck load of oats at the farm home of his father–in–law, Fred Cross, west of town, and in some manner Nickerson was caught between the truck and granary.

He was injured in the back, which was not considered serious but a doctor was called and he was taken to the Cozad hospital where he passed away about 4 o’clock.

He is survived by his wife and three small daughters.

Funeral services were held in the Farnam Methodist church Sunday afternoon and burial was held in the Farnam cemetery.

The Farnam Press 15(49):1 Thursday, Sept. 1, 1955