Raymond Earl Nichols, the son of Robert and Lillian Nichols, was born on June 27, 1927 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. He graduated from High School in Pasadena, California. Ray served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He had worked as a Post Master General in California and managaged the Hannah Marie Country Inn in Spencer. Ray was a member of the Good News Community Church in Okoboji. He enjoyed visiting family in California, collecting stamps and coins and spending time with his great grandchildren.
Left to cherish Raymond's memory is his son, David Nichols of Milford; four grandchildren, Brooke, Lisa, Ryan and Marissa; eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Susan Flores of Dana Point, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary in 2013; and daughter, Katherine Honnette in 2011.
Private family services for 88 year old Raymond Nichols of Milford, will be held at a later date. The Schuchert-Lentz Funeral Home is serving the family.
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