George W. Nichols

He was born on July 25, 1936 to Paul A. and Winnie (Kray) Nichols. He was raised on the family farm in Verona Township and graduated from Blue Earth High School in 1954. George married Patricia Lund in 1955 and they had 5 children together. George worked for Bartley Printing in Blue Earth for 31 years and later for Blue Earth Graphics for 4 years until retiring in 1998. George married Wanda Toppin in 1981. He enjoyed golfing and was a member of Riverside Country Club. George had a beautiful voice and sang with the Harmony Junction Barbershop Chorus for many years. George is survived by his wife, Wanda, children: Paul Nichols of Winnebago, Ron (Barb) Nichols of Winnebago, Linda (Tonn) Herschberger of Blue Earth, Donna Nichols of Winnebago, Laurie (Dave) Langford of Winnebago, step-sons: Ron (Cindy) Toppin of Hastings, Bob (Mary Jo) Toppin of Hastings, Rick (Katie) Toppin of Plymouth, a brother, Harold Nichols of Winnebago, 11 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 grandson. Memorials are preferred to the United Hands Hospice of Blue Earth.