Rex E. “Mac” McNickle, 80, a native of Farnam, died Sept. 14, 1998, at Brethren Village, Lititz, in Lancaster after a lengthy illness.

He was born in Farnam to Harve R. and Lillie M. Burrows McNickle.

He received a bachelor’s degree in physics from Nebraska Wesleyan University and also attended George Washington University.

He was married on Jan. 15, 1944, to Mary Ann McConville McNickle.

Mr. McNickle was a manager and engineer at the former RCA Corp., he retired in 1977 after 36 years.

He was a member of the Manheim Township Parks and Recreation Board in Lancaster since 1979, was vice president in 1982 and president from 1983 to 1984.

He was an active member of the Manheim Township baseball program since 1956, he helped organize the township’s baseball association in 1971.

He was a volunteer at Lancaster County Lung Association for 17 years and was named Volunteer of the Year in 1983. He was also a volunteer for Meals on Wheels since 1978.

Survivors include his wife; two sons, William E. (Eva) and Robert J., both of Lancaster; a sister, Ethel M. (Vernon) Thomsen of Sutherland; a brother, M. Dale of North Platte and a granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by a son, Richard P. Services were Sept. 17, 1998, in Lancaster. Groff Funeral Home of Lancaster was in charge.

The North Platte Telegraph, September 25, 1998.