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Madison - John G. Nicka, age 99, succumbed to end stage renal disease and peacefully passed away at home on Sunday, February 27, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born on September 10, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Gottlieb and Susanna “Susie” (Boehm) Nicka. He graduated from Tilden Tech in 1941 and attended Quincy College and North Dakota State University. He served in the United States Navy from 1942-1946 as an Aviation Machinist’s Mate, Second Class. He worked at a dairy, pump company, and was a laborer for a glass block company before becoming a Physical Education teacher in Chicago Schools.

In 1970 John married Betty Lindberg and moved to Madison where he taught Driver’s Education and Elementary PE for the Madison Metropolitan School District until his retirement in 1991. He enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and tending to his pool. He was a blood donor, an avid bowler, golfer, member of Bethel Lutheran Church, volunteer at Bethel Horizons, and a huge Badger sports fan. He was quiet and humble, and loved by many, especially his daughter, Karyn. He was also the best Papa to Michela, Alexa, Kelly, and John.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Betty; daughter, Karyn Nicka (Zak Holmes); grandchildren Michela, Alexa, Kelly, and John Wood; William and Owen Holmes; nephew Bill (Cheryl) Malmloff; the Malmloff, Pawula, and Lindberg families; and special friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Sue Malmloff and Theresa Lagler; niece, Suzanne Malmloff and nephew, Leslie Malmloff, Jr.; as well as other close friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, March 4, 2022 with visitation from 3:00-5:00 PM at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N. Sherman Avenue. Please consider wearing Badger red and a mask indoors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethel Lutheran Church, designated to Bethel Horizons. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the care staff of SSM Health, Fresenius Kidney Care, and Heartland Hospice, and would especially like to acknowledge Karyn and Alexa for their loving care of John.

To view and sign this guestbook and to access the livestream link, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.

John Nicka

September 10, 1922 - February 27, 2022

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