Mr. Michael D. McNichols

MADISON-Michael D. McNichols, age 59, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, after a valiant battle with multiple myeloma. He was born on Dec. 15, 1951, in Huron, S.D., the son of Arthur D. “Red” and Evelyn (Hausser) McNichols. Mike moved to Madison in 1963. He graduated from La Follette High School in 1970 and UW-Madison in 1976 with a B. A. degree in political science. Mike was a sports writer for the Badger Herald, Wisconsin State Journal, the Wausau Herald, and was a published author and gifted writer. He was truly a sports enthusiast, loved anything Badgers, Brewers and Madison, and was truly excited to have made it to a Brewers’ playoff game. Mike was also an avid golfer. He was the owner and operator of Frontier Adjusters of Milwaukee and SE Wisconsin for more than 20 years. During that time he was a member of numerous claims organizations and was a past president of S.C.L.A. Most recently, Mike was near completion of a master’s degree in psychology and counseling. Mike inspired many with the challenges he faced in recent years and how he overcame them. Mike is survived by his daughter, Katurah (Richard) Shaw and their son, William; sons, Nathan McNichols and Michael M. McNichols; former wife, Cindy Wiser McNichols; sister and caregiver, Julie McNichols; sister, Connie (Richard) Rystrom; niece, Maddie Swan; life-long friends, Paul Hoel, Ken Hunt and Bill O’Brien; aunts, uncles, numerous cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service will be held at RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6705 Wesner Road, Verona, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, with Pastor Nathan Strutz presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mike’s name to the U. W. Carbone Cancer Center, 600 Highland Ave., K4/658 Madison, WI 53792. Mike’s family would like to give thanks to Gamblers Anonymous and sponsor, Pete, his many faithful friends, U. W. Carbone Cancer Center and staff of B6E, Dr. Natalie Callander, and Skaalen Home, for the wonderful care and support given to Mike. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mike’s name to the U. W. Carbone Cancer Center, 600 Highland Ave., K4/658 Madison, WI 53792. Visitation will be at the church from 1 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday. A memorial service will be held at RESURRECTION LUTHERAN CHURCH, 6705 Wesner Road, Verona, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, with Pastor Nathan Strutz presiding.