COLUMBUS—Robert L. "Bob" Nickerson age 81, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Prairie Ridge Health in Columbus. He was born on July 8, 1940 in Columbus to Lorenzo and Eleanor (Yersma) Nickerson. He was married to Ruth Marquardt on July 16, 1960 in Columbus. Bob was first employed as a butter maker at Columbus Milk Producers in Astico. He then worked at John Deere in Horicon before operating his own milk hauling business. Survivors include his wife Ruth of Columbus; two sisters-in-law Carol Nickerson and Elaine Marquardt both of Columbus; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jean Lienke and brother Richard. A private graveside service will be in Okeeg Cemetery, Danville. Please share your online condolences at jensenfuneralandcremation.com.

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