Nickolas Stadler

NICKOLAS "NICK" GEORGE STADLER

Cedar Rapids

Nickolas "Nick" George Stadler passed from this life at UnityPoint Health-St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at age 63. Nick had been diagnosed with cancer about two and a half years ago. Throughout his illness he maintained a positive attitude and didn't leave us without a good fight. Even a few days before departing, he was planning to go fishing with a friend.

Nick was raised in Ely, Iowa, the son of George and Myrtle (Hanson) Stadler. While at Prairie High School, he formed a close alliance with a small group of other students, which has continued through today. With his passing, he leaves behind these dear and close friends with whom many memories had been made.

Although often opinionated, Nick was a kind individual who loved fishing, photography, cooking and gaming with friends. He loved nature and animals, which is evident throughout his photo library. He had a gift when it came to starting plants from seed and was quick to share them with others, as well as the fruits of harvest. He enjoyed trying to attract good insects with butterfly bushes. Flowers such as elephant ears, calla lilies and cannas were very special to him and they flourished in his care.

In his younger years, Nick had a variety of jobs, but for over 30 years was the crew leader at Dyna-Vac of Cedar Rapids Inc., retiring in 2015.

Preceding Nick in death were his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Leroy "Duke" Dusil; nephew, David Dusil; and two brothers-in-law, Daniel "Dan" McCune and Richard "Dick" Schilling.

He is survived by sisters, Georgia Schilling and Linda (Larry) Prachar; one niece, Deb (John) Hird, and daughters of Joplin, Mo.; five nephews, Alan Dusil and daughter of Norway, Iowa, Tim Prachar of Menlo Park, Calif., Jeff (Jan) Prachar and sons of Bothell, Wash., and Steve (Julie) Prachar of Johnston, Iowa, and sons, Mike (Lara) Prachar and children of Cincinnati, Ohio. Also surviving, besides many good friends, are his three constant companions, Tony, Roman and Miss Kitty, his furry friends. They already seem to be missing him and are now in need of a good new home.

His family would like to thank the staff at PCI, who took care of him during his illness, from his regular appointments through the chemotherapy sessions. Nick found them to be very caring, yet professional and was appreciative. He looked upon them as newfound friends.

Celebration of Life gathering will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 10, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. Light refreshments will be served in The Avacentre. A private family burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Cedar Valley Humane Society, 7411 Mount Vernon Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 or Cedar Bend Humane Society (where Roman came from), 1166 W. Airline Highway, Waterloo, IA 50703.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.