William B. Nicely, age 76, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away with his family by his side at Fulton Manor in Wauseon on January 4, 2015. He was born in Liberty Center on November 27, 1938 to the late Homer Nicely and Bettie (Johnson) Nicely. Bill graduated from Fulton Union High School near Delta. On August 28, 1970 he married Midori Towatari and she survives.
Bill served in the U.S Navy during both the Korean and Vietnam War eras. Bill retired from the Navy in 1977 after 20 years as an Aviation Supply Chief; after which for 32 years he served as Director of Materials Management for the Fulton County Health Center. Bill enjoyed playing chess, poker, golfing, gardening, woodworking, reading and most of all spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Along with his wife of 44 years, Midori, he is survived by his son, Ken (Debbie) Nicely of Geneva, IL; daughter, Debbie Nicely of Dublin, OH; brother, Derald D. (Grace) Nicely of Delta; sister, Karen (Bob) Schuller of Pioneer; grandchildren, Evan, Kyle, Nathan and Kaitlyn Nicely and loving nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Nicely in 2006.
Friends will be received from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Barnes Funeral Chapel, 5825 St. Hwy. 109 in Delta with a memorial service celebrating Bill’s life being held at 11:00 AM on Friday at the funeral home. Pastor Teresa Wenrick will be officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Fulton County Honor Guard. Interment will be at Arlington National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Gentiva Hospice 1745 Indianwood Circle, Suite 200, Maumee, Ohio 43537 in Bill’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.barnesfuneralchapel.com.
