Michael James Nidek
1965 - 2012
Michael James Nidek, 46, of Findlay, passed away at 12:58 a.m. Sunday, July 29, 2012, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Mike was born on October 26, 1965, to Michael L. Nidek and Karen (Lammers) Nidek. Mike was a 20 year veteran of the Coast Guard having entered service on July 17, 1983, and retiring on August 1, 2003. He worked his way through school and graduated December 2009, from Bowling Green State University at the same time being employed at Great Scot and Findlay City Schools in security. He was currently studying for the priesthood at St. Mary's Seminary in Cincinnati. Mike was an avid Lake Erie fisherman, spending many hours on the Lake, with his dad, in the boat. Mike is survived by his parents: Michael L. and Karen (Lammers) Nidek; a sister, Kristina (John) Friese; nephews: Michael, Nathan and Sam Friese; uncles: David (Teresa) Lammers and Jeff Lammers; aunt, Judy (Jack) Adams and step-grandfather, Scott Fenimore. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 29, 2012, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Bright Road. Burial will be in Van Horn Cemetery, Amanda Township, where full military rites will be conducted by the Hancock County Veteran's Memorial Squad. Visitation will be held from 2-4:00 and 6-8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and/or Cancer Patient Serivces. Online condolences may be made at www.coldrencrates.com.
Service Information
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Visitation Details:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Wednesday, August 1st 2012 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 PM
Funeral Mass:
Thursday, August 2nd 2012 - 10:00 AM
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Service Location:
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church (Bright Road) [Map]
750 Bright Road
Findlay, Ohio 45840-2497 -
Final Resting Place:
Van Horn Cemetery [Map]
Twp Rd 190
Amanda Twp., Ohio 45890 -
Contributions:
American Cancer Society
2011 Relay for Life for Hancock County, Ohio
740 Commerce Drive, Suite B
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Cancer Patient Services
1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 120
Findlay, Ohio 45840
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Instructions:
Condolences For Michael James Nidek
| To : Family Friends of Mike Nidek | Date :Monday, July 30th 2012 |
| From : Kyle Gase | |
Mike joined the seminary for the Diocese of Toledo a year after me When I met Mike I was immediately impressed with his kindness his prayerfulness and his humility He was such a great guy and I know that he is praying for us along with the saints of heaven You have my condolences God bless you all  |
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| To : Michael and Karen Nidek | Date :Monday, July 30th 2012 |
| From : Fr Benedict D O'Cinnsealaigh | |
| Dear Mr and Mrs NidekOn behalf of the seminarians faculty and staff of Mount St Mary's Seminary I want to extend our sincere sympathy on the death of your son and our brother Mike He was an outstanding man of character and grit and we were honored to have him here with us if even for such a short time We will miss him greatly but he will always be a part of our family at the Mount Fr Benedict |
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| To : Michael and Karen Nidek | Date :Tuesday, July 31st 2012 |
| From : Deacon Tracy Jamison | |
| I first met Mike last summer when he was traveling to the VA Hospital for treatment and serving at Mass at Mount St Mary's Seminary Here was someone who was afflicted and suffering yet full of peace and self-sacrifice like Christ His secret seemed to be his deep prayer life and personal dedication to the Sacrifice of the Mass I began to pray for his healing but God had decided that his work would soon be completed It is a great blessing to have known him in this life His faith and union with Christ in the midst of affliction were a model for us all May the Mother of our Lord draw near to you in the loss of your son Thank you for blessing us with Mike We will especially remember him at Mass |
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| To : Mike and Karen Nidek | Date :Monday, July 30th 2012 |
| From : Jason Williams | |
| Dear Mr and Mrs NidekMany prayers during this challenging time I am grateful to God for the grace of having Mike as a classmate at Mount Saint Mary's He brought abundant joy to the house and spent his time thinking in others not worrying about himself He was a generous humble loving holy man whose prayers I'm counting on May God be close to both of you and all your family |
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| To : Mike and Karen | Date :Sunday, July 29th 2012 |
| From : Mike and Linda Nidek | |
| Our sincerest condolences on the loss of Michael Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most diffult time If you need anything please do not hesitate to let us know |
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| To : Mike Karen and family | Date :Sunday, July 29th 2012 |
| From : Terri Line | |
| I am deeply sorrowed for your loss you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult timeGod be with you and your familyTerri Line |
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| To : Family of mike nidek | Date :Sunday, July 29th 2012 |
| From : Alicia and Brett warnecke | |
Sorry to hear of Mike's passing He was a seminarian with my brother Jeff Smith when we met Mike he was a very kind man Prayers to you and God bless  |
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| To : Michael and Karen Nidek | Date :Monday, July 30th 2012 |
| From : Msgr Charles E Singler | |
| Dear Mr and Mrs NidekOn behalf of the Office of Vocations staff and seminarians for the Catholic Diocese of Toledo I wish to express my sincere sympathies to you and your family at this time Michael was a special person whose courage and Christian witness in the midst of ill health will remain as a fine example to the men who are discerning God's call to the priesthood in the Diocese of Toledo Be assured of our prayers at this time and the days to comeMsgr Charles SinglerDirector of VocationsCatholic Diocese of Toledo |
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| To : The Family of Mike Nidek | Date :Wednesday, August 1st 2012 |
| From : Steve and Dena Schreiner | |
| Mike has been in our prayers ever since we met him Our sonPaul who has been a classmate of his at Mt St Mary's has always spoken very highly of him It was always good to be greeted by him at the Mount Know that we are keeping all of you in our prayersOur deepest sympathySteve and Dena Schreiner |
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| To : The Nidek Family | Date :Monday, August 6th 2012 |
| From : Barb Schuermann | |
| Dear Nidek FamilyMy husband Mark and I met Michael at a Mt St Mary Seminary event in May 2011 shortly after I had been diagnosed with breast cancer He was such an inspiration to me and I have prayed for him every day since I am sad to hear of his passing but pray that he is enjoying the everlasting joy and happiness of being in the presence of our dear Lord I will continue to pray for peace and comfort for your family |
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