David Nickels

David Brian Nickels, age 66, of Brainerd, MN, passed away following a short battle with lung cancer on June 16, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd.

A Memorial Service for David will be held on June 30, 2022 at 11:00am at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter. There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the start of the service. Food will be served at the Brainerd VFW following the service.

David was born to Richard and Laverne (Witthuhn) Nickels on December 13, 1955 in Rochester, MN. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as a jet mechanic. David was an avid coin collector, he could fix and repair anything, and enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his children Melissa (Andy) Carrasco and Brian David Nickels, his grandchildren Jorgie, Justin, and Desiree, two great grandchildren, his mother Laverne, his brothers Craig (Sheila) Nickels, Jeff (Rhonda) Nickels, and his sister Pam (Phil) Philbin.

David is preceded in death by his father Richard, and two sisters Lynn Perkins and Barbara Perkins.

Arrangements are entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.