Nicholis Robert Fenner, 24, Minot, died Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Minot.

Nicholis Robert Fenner, born June 29 ^th , 1996 in Minot, ND to Chad Fenner and Nancy Cena. Nicholis is survived by beautiful daughter Paislee, his mom and dad, his brother Zachery, sister Steevie and girlfriend Karley McPeak. His grandparents, Sheryl Fenner of Minot, Catherine Schmidt of New Jersey and Michael and Diane Schmidt of Florida, along with lots of aunts, uncles, cousins, family and friends.

Nicholis graduated from Minot High School in 2014. After high school, like many people, Nick tried to find his way in life. After searching for a few years to find a career he loved, he started working at Ryan GMC here in Minot. Nick loved his job, and was great at selling cars. He was passionate about the work, and a couple times, Karley would have to wait for Nick because he was making a sale.

The greatest day in Nick's life was the day his daughter, Paislee, was born to him and his long-time love Karley. She was born on October 5 ^th , of 2017. She is the absolute love of his life, and seeing the joy on his face every time he thought about that little girl would light up a room.

Nick loved his family, was fiercely loyal, and treated his friends in the same regard. He held on to friends for years, and would never hesitate to be there if needed. Just recently he spent a day in his dad's back yard climbing a tree to help cut it down. He complained about the work, but never thought twice about it. Nick loved working with his hands, doing carpentry, and mechanical repairs. He also loved the outdoors, fishing, and camping.

Much like his father, Nick spoke in 2 languages: English and Sarcasm. He was so extremely witty, and could make up a joke or a comeback for any situation, much to the disdain of his older brother. Nick loved to laugh, and always tried to find the humor in any situation. He found joy in simple things, and never minded getting his hands dirty. He always had a smile to share with the world that was unforgettable.

Nicholis was part of a family that loves him with passion and admired his incredible spirit. He was a beautiful soul that treated everyone he met with respect, compassion and kindness. His spirit and spunk was contagious and made anyone around him want to be a part of whatever he was doing. He had a great energy, but loved to sleep whenever he had a break in his daily life. When he was younger, he and his brother Zachery were more like twins, only 1 year and 6 days apart in age, they were constantly getting themselves into all kinds of mischief and trouble. Zachery, Nicholis, and Michael were connected in ways that are indescribable. He was passionately protective of them and they were of him. He loved his little sister like a father loves a daughter, and she meant the world to him. The loss of his little brother Michael took some of the joy from Nick for a while, but he was starting to love life again. Nicholis was the rock of our family, he was our center and kept us all balanced these last several months and it gives us some comfort to know they're together again.

Nicholis was preceded in death by his baby brother Michael Fenner, his uncles John D'Alessio, Terry Stevick, and Thomas Lipnicki, his aunt Karn Stevick, his grandfather Robert Fenner, and his great grandmother Doris Stevick.

Service to remember Nicholis Fenner: 12:00 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Bethany Lutheran Church.  Due to pandemic restrictions, social distancing will be observed, seating is limited to 75 attendees and facial coverings are required.
Public visitation will be held on Friday, October 2, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home.
Following the service on Saturday, a time of fellowship will be held at the Minot Municipal Auditorium, located at 420 3 ^rd Ave SW, Minot, in Room 201 for family and friends to share food and memories.
Donations are requested in lieu of flowers or gifts. The donations will be used to set up a Memorial Fund in Nicholis' Memory and Remembrance at Gate City Bank.

Nicholis Fenner Flower Pictures