Shane Alan Nickerson
May 6, 2025 at 8:04 p.m.
Shane Alan Nickerson, 53, of Milford, passed away May 1, 2025, at the Waters of Syracuse.
Born Oct. 8, 1971, in Mishawaka, Shane was the son Albert L. Nickerson and Cathy Bollman Moody.
Shane had one son, Jacob Nickerson; and a stepson, Andrew Ketcham.
Shane was passionate about making baits, fishing, hunting and especially coon hunting. He enjoyed going to auctions, cooking, slot car racing, watching movies, listening to old school rock music and cars and trucks but there was no greater joy for him than spending time with his grandchildren. He was a wonderful grandfather, and his grandchildren will always cherish the memories he made with them. Shane was known for being a great mechanic, his sense of humor and how he made everyone laugh. He had a huge heart and cared very much for his family and those around him. Shane was a big man with a soul to go right along with his stature. He touched so many lives and made positive impacts everywhere he went. He was truly a good man and will forever take up residence in the hearts of all of us. We love you, Shane, and we look forward to the day when we can be reunited once again in our Lord’s house.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11
Shane’s memory will forever be remembered by his loved ones. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cathy and Tom Moody, Milford; son, Jacob (Amanda) Nickerson, Warsaw; grandchildren: Dillon and Maggie Nickerson, Warsaw; sisters, Amy (Matt) McFarland, Warsaw, and Tina Nickerson, Nappanee; stepbrother, Rob (Tammie) Yarger, Wheatfield; and stepsister, Tracy Schultz, Valparaiso; aunt, Carol (Eric) Botset, Nappanee; uncle, Brad Bollman, Bristol; and lots of nieces and nephews. Shane was preceded in death by his stepson, Andrew Ketcham; grandparents, Francis (Fritz) and Delores Bollman; uncle, Steve Bollman; and brother, Jody (Joe) Nickerson.
Services will be at Mishler Funeral Home on May 9. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services will start at 2 p.m. Burial will take place following the service at Union Center Cemetery.
For those who would like to honor the memory of Shane Nickerson, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Shane Alan Nickerson, 53, of Milford, passed away May 1, 2025, at the Waters of Syracuse.
Born Oct. 8, 1971, in Mishawaka, Shane was the son Albert L. Nickerson and Cathy Bollman Moody.
Shane had one son, Jacob Nickerson; and a stepson, Andrew Ketcham.
Shane was passionate about making baits, fishing, hunting and especially coon hunting. He enjoyed going to auctions, cooking, slot car racing, watching movies, listening to old school rock music and cars and trucks but there was no greater joy for him than spending time with his grandchildren. He was a wonderful grandfather, and his grandchildren will always cherish the memories he made with them. Shane was known for being a great mechanic, his sense of humor and how he made everyone laugh. He had a huge heart and cared very much for his family and those around him. Shane was a big man with a soul to go right along with his stature. He touched so many lives and made positive impacts everywhere he went. He was truly a good man and will forever take up residence in the hearts of all of us. We love you, Shane, and we look forward to the day when we can be reunited once again in our Lord’s house.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” - Jeremiah 29:11
Shane’s memory will forever be remembered by his loved ones. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cathy and Tom Moody, Milford; son, Jacob (Amanda) Nickerson, Warsaw; grandchildren: Dillon and Maggie Nickerson, Warsaw; sisters, Amy (Matt) McFarland, Warsaw, and Tina Nickerson, Nappanee; stepbrother, Rob (Tammie) Yarger, Wheatfield; and stepsister, Tracy Schultz, Valparaiso; aunt, Carol (Eric) Botset, Nappanee; uncle, Brad Bollman, Bristol; and lots of nieces and nephews. Shane was preceded in death by his stepson, Andrew Ketcham; grandparents, Francis (Fritz) and Delores Bollman; uncle, Steve Bollman; and brother, Jody (Joe) Nickerson.
Services will be at Mishler Funeral Home on May 9. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral services will start at 2 p.m. Burial will take place following the service at Union Center Cemetery.
For those who would like to honor the memory of Shane Nickerson, contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.