NICKERSON, H. James, Dr. 1937-2011
NICKERSON, MUELLER
Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 8/13/2011 at 12:57:06
Dr. H. James Nickerson
MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Dr. H James Nickerson passed away in Marshfield, Wis., on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, at the age of 73 years.
He was born on December 7, 1937, in St. Ansgar, Iowa, the fourth of five children. He was raised on a farm in Iowa and began his education at a country school in Mitchell County, before attending the community public school in his hometown of St. Ansgar. After graduating from high school in 1956, Dr. Nickerson enrolled at Iowa State University with the intention of studying civil engineering. He soon discovered that his real professional aspiration was to be a physician and changed his major to pre-medicine.
While at Iowa State, he was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity. In 1959, Dr. Nickerson began medical school at University of Iowa where he was a member of Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity.
In 1960, he married his high school sweetheart, Gretta Ellen Mueller. During medical school, he received an officer's commission to the United States Navy and, after graduating in 1963, moved to Philadelphia where he completed his pediatric residency at the Naval Hospital and Children's Hospital.
In 1966, Dr. Nickerson was assigned by the Navy to the military hospital at Camp Lejeune, N.C. While stationed at Camp Lejeune, he successfully passed the Board Certification examination in Pediatrics.
In 1969, he was honorably discharged from the Navy and moved with his young family to Clinton, where he began a private practice in pediatrics. In 1970, he moved to Marshfield to continue his Pediatric practice at the Marshfield Clinic. Dr. Nickerson was dedicated and steadfast in providing medical care to children, his professional passion, until his retirement in 2002.
During his career, he received Board Certification in Hematology and Oncology and was a clinical researcher, publishing numerous papers on Hematology, Oncology, and Pediatrics, including ground breaking research on the effects of iron deficiency in female adolescent athletes.
Dr. Nickerson belonged to several professional organizations including the Children's Oncology Group of the Upper Midwest, the International Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Nickerson loved his family and friends and will always be remembered as a gentle, humble humanitarian, a man of few words. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Marshfield and enjoyed singing in the church choir.
He is survived by his wife, Gretta; son Bill Nickerson of Longmont, Colo.; daughters Martha Cousino (Gary) of Mackinac Island, Mich.; Jennifer Youngberg (David) of Rochester, Minn.; and Katie Carson (David) of Camas, Wash.; five grandchildren, Nicole, Madeline, and Julia Youngberg, and Emily and Andrew Carson; and three step-grandchildren. Kipp, Gordie and Riann Cousino. He is also survived by two brothers, Verle (Evelyn) Nickerson of St. Ansgar, and Gene (Nedra) Nickerson of Paridise Valley, Ariz., and two sisters Joanne Borchardt of Holland, and Mary Loomer of Minneapolis, Minn.
His parents, Harold and Rose Nickerson preceded him in death.
A celebration of his remarkable life will take place with a visitation at Rembs Funeral Home, 300 South Oak Ave., from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, and at 12 p.m on Aug. 19, at the church.
His memorial service will be held at Christ Lutheran Church, 1208 W. 14th St., at 1 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, with the Rev. Mark A. Krueger officiating.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Children's Miracle Network, House of the Dove in Marshfield, Christ Lutheran Church, or a charity or organization of your choice.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com .
[ Globe Gazette online, Sat., August 13, 2011 ]
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Black and white photo of Jim from the 1956 St. Ansgar school annual. Color photo from an online obituary.
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