Waldemar “Wally” Nikolaus Nickels, 87, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born in Hamburg, Germany on February 4, 1936, son of the late Marius Nickels and Anneliese Brosig Nickels.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Brigitte “Kitty” Nickels; sons, Karl Nickels, wife, Carrey and Eric Nickels; and grandchildren, Alexander Nickels and Katryna Nickels.

Funeral services will be private at a later date.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112 is caring for the Nickels family.