Champaign County OhArchives Obituaries.....Nickerson, Claude LeRoy March 18, 2013
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The Urbana Daily Citizen
Claude LeRoy Nickerson, 90, of Urbana passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013, in 
his home surrounded by family.

He was born May 16, 1922, in Ocean City, New Jersey, the son of Claude LeRoy 
Sr. and Esther (Weaver Gorgas) Nickerson.

Claude served his country in the United States Army during WWII. He began his 
service at Fort Dix, NJ, and later became a First Lieutenant in the United 
States Army. While serving in the Philippines, Claude served under General 
Eichelberger and received an Air Medal, Philippine Campaign Badge and an Army 
Service Medal. Claude received a Kentucky Colonel membership. He graduated from 
Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA. Claude worked as a Civil Engineer in the 
cities of Urbana and Cambridge, Ohio. He helped construct Salt Fork St. Park 
Lodge, Savannah Nuclear Power Plant and the antenna for NORAD. 

Claude was a lifelong member of the American Legion in Urbana. Claude was a 
member of the Urbana Rotary Club and the planning commission for Logan and 
Champaign counties where he was a Past President. Claude served as the 
Worshipful Master during the 100th Anniversary of Guernsey Lodge #66 F&AM. He 
was a Past Master in Harmony Lodge #8 F&AM, where he was a plural member. He 
was a member in the Ohio Valley Scottish Rite. For his dedication to the York 
Rite bodies, Claude received the Knight York Cross of Honor. He served as 
Worthy Patron in the Guernsey Chapter #211 and the Elizabeth M. Hood Chapter, 
O.E.S.

He is survived by his wife of nearly 65 years, Enid (Breau) Nickerson; son, 
Claude Lane Nickerson, Urbana; daughter, Gail (Dennis) Lee, Carmel, Indiana; 
grandchildren, Mike and Dan Lee, Carmel, Indiana; nephews, Kirk Nevius, 
Sommerdale, New Jersey, and John Nevius, Egg Harbor, New Jersey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Jeanne Nevius.

A gathering of family and friends will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, March 
21, 2013, in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, where masonic services will be 
held at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday in the funeral 
home with Pastor Daniel Powell officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Dale 
Cemetery, Urbana.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Spina Biffida 
Association (SBA), 4590 Macarthur Blvd., NW, Suite 250, Washington, D.C. 20007, 
or to the donor’s favorite charity. Condolences may be expressed to the family 
at www.vernonfh.com.

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