Charles Eugene Nicholson

Charles "Chuck "to his friends passed Thursday 8 Feb 2018 in Topeka. Chuck was a kind and gentle man with a gracious charm and singular wit. Chuck touched the lives of so many over the years, as a teacher, during his career with the Kansas Board of Education, as he served in our military and as he volunteered. No lives did he touch more deeply than those of his children and family, always the father, always there when needed, always with love and grace. Chuck enjoyed the family gatherings… to cruise and vacation with his wife Carol and dance the night away… to walk his little dog through the neighborhood. Chuck was a man comfortable in his faith. Chuck left lasting impressions on the hearts of all he met and will be missed by all but remembered with a smile.

Chuck is survived by his three kids, Kevin Nicholson of Oklahoma City, Nancy Leiker of Wichita Kansas and Keith Nicholson of McKinney TX, all the spouses, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, all the extended family, Chuck always loved everyone equally with all his heart, what a Blessing to have Chuck as our father.

Chuck is also survived by his step children Bonnie Long of Topeka Kansas, Scott Medley of Topeka Kansas, Brent Medley of Topeka Kansas and Cordy Medley of Kansas City, all the spouses, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and all the extended family, Chuck is a loving and gracious impact on everyone's life.

Chuck is finally survived by Carol, his wife, love of his life, partner in everything, a union blessed.

Charles Eugene Nicholson, born 22 Feb 1933 in Ottawa Kansas, graduated Ottawa High School 1951, served United States Air Force 1951 thru 1955. Married Dianne Clark, Ottawa KS 1953, University of Kansas 1956 thru 1960, graduated School of Education with B.S. Teacher of French and science Kansas City Kansas Schools 1960 thru 1965. Appointed as Foreign Language Consultant, Kansas Dept. of Educ.1965, University of Kansas received MS in Education 1966, divorce Dianne 1980, served Kansas Army National Guard 1981 thru 1987, Married Carol Immer Medley, Miami OK Sept 1982 Retired from Kansas Dept. of Education Aug 1995, joined Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church 1996, following retirement volunteered as a tax preparer for State of Kansas and AARP.

Services will be Thursday at Susanna Wesley United Methodist Church, 7433 SW 29thStreet, Topeka, KS 11:00 AM. Immediately following the service a luncheon will be served in the Fellowship Hall at the church. Following the luncheon, inurnment will be at the Pioneer Cemetery, Lawrence Kansas.