Nicholas A. Garcia

October 10, 1953 - March 23, 2023

Obituary

MIDDLETON - Nicholas A. “Nick” Garcia was born on Oct. 10, 1953, in Racine, Wis. He married Jeaneen (Brennan) Garcia on Sept. 29, 1979.

Nick was a proud member of I.B.E.W. No. 159. He was an electrician on the U.W. campus for 37 years. Nick always said the day he started his apprenticeship was the day he won the lottery.

Known for his chicken enchiladas and beef stroganoff, not to mention his Mexican rice, Nick loved to cook. A perfect day for Nick was to sit in his Lazyboy, with cheese and crackers, and watch Big 10 football. His most prized possessions were as follows: his air compressor, Swiss Army pocketknives, Brewers hat, zero turn lawn mower and a new Lazyboy every few years. To say the least, Nick was a reluctant traveler. At the urging of his wife, he traveled throughout the southwest and made a point to visit most of the Big 10 stadiums. But he was happiest when he was headed for home.

Above all else, Nick was a family man. He needed nothing more than to spend time at home with his kids. Most recently, one of the great joys of his life was spending time with his grandson, Brennan.

Nick passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 23, 2023, surrounded by family. He will be missed. Nick is survived by his wife, Jeanne; children, Tanner, Andy (Brittany) and Nick; grandchildren, Brennan and baby sister due in June; brother, Steve (Linda); and sister, Jeanne (Jack). Nick was preceded in death by his mother, Doris Aul; and brother, John.

The family would like to thank Dr. Huebner, Dr. Abel, Dr. Bassetti, Dr. Kyriakopoulos, and Riley and Lindsay of Agrace HospiceCare. The family requests memorials be made to Agrace HospiceCare.

Nick was never a fan of hoopla or fanfare. Therefore, there will be no service. Nick’s family and friends will honor him by carrying him in their hearts for the rest of their days. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson West

Funeral & Cremation Care

7435 University Ave.

(608) 831-6761

Events

There are no events for Nicholas yet.

Photos

Add photos
of Nicholas

Memories

Add a memory of
Nicholas

Steven Garcia

Other • 4 years ago

Will always cherish the memories of our times in AZ. Will miss you brother.

Sarah Nell

Other • 4 years ago

I’m so sorry for anyone in my family to experience loss and will forever hold uncle Nick and his laid back nature in my thoughts 😊 Great job Jeannie and the boys for bringing him to a peaceful resting place. A few memories I will forever recall when I think of uncle Nick … When Jesse and I were young, I remember going to Jeannie and Nicks house on Century Avenue. As I remember, Nick was babysitting us 😊 Nick wasn’t a man of many words or hoopla as stated 😊 Anyway, I’ll never forget this evening sitting on Nick's lap in the living room and not much was going on not sure where anyone else was either. Anyway, Nick and I were listening to the radio and Celebration by Kool and the Gang was on the radio. I remember quietly hanging out on Nick's lap that night and listening to this song. Ever since then, whenever that song comes on the radio I think of uncle Nick. Another memory of Nick was Christmas as a child. Mom and dad told my brother and me one year we needed to get to bed quick or Santa may not come to our house lol. Soooo, like kids do we were not sleeping! We were waiting for Santa peeking through the crack on the door! We heard a tap at the door and with our eyes peeled in the crack in the door uncle Nick came in fully dressed up as Santa 😊 with a dark pair of shades on! I remember thinking that can’t be Santa he doesn’t wear sunglasses 😊 He will be missed

Jesus Mireles

Other • 3 years ago

I grew up with Nick on Hartman Court in Racine during the 1960's. He was a nice person, always involved with the neighborhood kids. He was always low key but always listening and learning from the older kids. Nick, Jeannie, Steve were part of our neighborhood group of at least 30 kids always playing and having fun. My memories of Nick will be with me forever and he will be truly missed. Jesse Mireles