David C.M. Nickle Jr. , 51, rural Deering died on Friday, May 1, 2020 in a Minot hospital following a 3 month battle with Cancer. His loving family was at his side.

David Chester Melvin Nickle Jr. was born on January 7, 1969 in Minot to David and Karen (Klimpel) Nickle. He was raised in Norwich, attended school in Granville and graduated from Granville High School in 1987. He continued his education at NDSU - Bottineau where he received an Associates Degree in Ag Business. He returned to the family farm in Deering Township of McHenry County in 1989. Following his father's passing, David took over the operation of the farm. In the Spring of 1991 he began employment with Bechtold Paving and had continued with them as an operator of their Lowboy Truck hauling heavy equipment. That being said, farming and ranching was his first love and passion and he especially enjoyed working with his brothers and nephew on the family farm.

David was an all district basketball player in high school and especially enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, gun collecting and snowmobiling in his younger years, but his number one joy was hanging out with his family at the farm.

David's loving family includes his brothers: Darwin (Brandi) Nickle of Norwich and Dominic (Fran) Nickle of Deering; nieces and nephews: Devin (Ashleigh), Shea and Kayden and several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his furry friend: Foxy.

David was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents as well as several aunts and uncles.

A Private Celebration of the Life of David Nickle Jr. (Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic Restrictions) will take place at the Thomas Family Funeral Home Chapel - Minot.

Drive-by Memorial Procession: Wednesday, May 6, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in front of the North Dakota State Fair Center. Please enter the fairgrounds using the Burdick Expressway entrance and exit using the Fourth Avenue NE gate. All participants must remain in their vehicles and should sign the online register book noting their attendance.

Memorials are preferred to the Trinity Cancer Care Center.

David Nickle Flowers