Wade R. Nicodemus Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Wade Richardson Nicodemus, 91, of Mason City passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 7, 1928 in Chicago to Charles “Pops” Nicodemus and Treva Richardson. He married Lois Ross on July 3, 1954 at the Macomb Christian Church. Mr. Nic is survived by his wife, Lois, six children: Doug (Kathy Hobart) Nicodemus of Riverton, Illinois, Steve Nicodemus of Mason City, Paul Nicodemus of Florida, Mike (Mary) Nicodemus of Mason City, Patty (Tim) Trabue of Mason City, and Joann Nicodemus of Florida, seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Charles Nicodemus. Mr. Nic was a member of the 1st Christian Church of Mason City where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for many years. He attended high school in the Chicago area and graduated from Western Teacher’s Academy in 1953 as a chemistry/biology teacher. He taught science in Ashland from 1953 to 1954 and at Mason City High School and Mason City Middle School from 1954 to 1983. He published the book Sanitation for Food Service Workers with his mother. Mr. Nic loved all kinds of music, especially Dixieland. He liked watching all Chicago sports, especially the White Sox, playing cards, crossword puzzles, reading, feeding the squirrels, and eating at the restaurant downtown. He had two cats, Blue Boy and Marble Head. He was named as Optimist Man of the Year and Grand Marshal of the Prairie Harvest Parade twice. Private graveside services have been arranged. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Nic’s name to Mason City Christian Salt & Light, St. Jude Run from Mason City to Peoria, or the Courtney Thomas Scholarship fund. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.hurleyfh.com. Hurley Funeral Home in Mason City is in charge of arrangements.

Wade R. Nicodemus

April 7, 1928 - March 23, 2020