ROBERT FRANK NICKEL

Condolences & Memories (11 entries)

• I will miss Rob and our discussions about faith, family, and life in general. His passion for God was undeniable. Rob had a storied life and experienced the highs and lows. He would, like most of us, admit that he learned the most during the lows. Happy now that you are walking the streets of gold without pain or discomfort...or more accurately, paddling the streams of heaven. - Posted by: Tullio (Friend) on: Jan 13, 2020

• We are so sad to hear of Rob‘s passing. We have nothing but fond memories of this wonderful man whom we’d spent many wonderful evenings with while living in Winnipeg all those years ago. He truly was so enthusiastic about life in general and loved his kids sooo much. He will be missed ❤️ - Posted by: Chuck and Shelley Burkett (Friend) on: Jan 13, 2020

• I was very sorry to hear of Rob's passing, we hadn't spoken in a couple of years. Rob rented office space from the incubator I used to work for and we had many long conversations about life, family and business during that time. We continued to occasionally touch base after I moved onto a new adventure. Rob always spoke so fondly of his kids and how proud he was of them. He also regularly spoke of his outdoor adventures when he was feeling well and truly accepted his health issues as new diagnoses happened. I learned alot about Rob from our talks, I also learned alot about how look at the things that happen in life and no matter what be able too always smile at people and say..."I'm Good". He treated every day as a gift and that is a rare trait to have. - Posted by: Wanda Smith (friend) on: Dec 31, 2019

• I was very sorry to hear about Rob's passing, even though it was not unexpected. Rob and I met about 20 years ago, and throughout that time tried to find projects we could collaborate on. Although we had no luck in this regard it was always fun and energizing to get together with him, usually at the Starbucks on River Street. I last visited with Rob about a month ago at Jocelyn House. As his friends came and went that evening we relived our times together and things that might have been. He also talked about his faith and his family. I've never met anyone with stronger faith than Rob. He was unique; I'll miss his spirit, enthusiasm and drive. - Posted by: Gerry Kaplan (Friend and colleague) on: Dec 31, 2019

• From the first time I met Rob I was impressed by two qualities. The first was his commitment to openly share his faith in Jesus Christ. The second was his brave and cheerful acceptance of his serious medical condition and recognition that God had blessed him through it. Rob continues to be an example of courage and faith to me. Don Peters MD. - Posted by: Donald Peters (Friend) on: Dec 30, 2019

• I wish to express my condolences to Rob’s family and friends. He has passed way too soon. Rob and I began our respective entrepreneurial careers together many years ago. It all began with us having a business relationship, and realizing that we had the same ambitions. We both wanted to create something. We spent countless hours writing a business plan and dreaming of the day we could start something of our own. That day finally came, and I don’t know if I would have had the courage and strength to leave a stable job and make this jump on my own. But together, we had no doubts. It was a life-changing and career-defining decision for both of us. One’s first entrepreneurial venture is special, and both of us lived and breathed that business for years. Along the way, our families became close and we had a memorable vacation together in then British Virgin Islands after our first “exit”. An experience that will never be forgotten for my family. As sometimes happens in life, people drift apart and that happened with us. But that doesn’t change the impact he had on my life, by partnering with me, the way he did. For that, and countless other reasons, he will be missed, Kerry Thacher - Posted by: Kerry Thacher (Business partner and friend) on: Dec 30, 2019

• So sorry for your loss. He was such a nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and your family through this difficult time. - Posted by: Carly Steidinger (Soccer) on: Dec 29, 2019

• Rob most definitely fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. I know there is a special place waiting for him. The world is a better place because of the products he developed, the companies he started, the help he provided to small businesses in finding venture capital, the people he taught to invest, the children he taught in Sunday school, because he lived and gave so freely of himself to so many. Over the more than 20 years that I knew Rob I benefited from his business advice, career advice, several "must read" books, and his friendship over the years. It was a blessing to have known him. He left this world too early and will be missed. May he rest in peace. Condolences to the family, Rob was a remarkable man. I can't imagine the loss you must feel. - Posted by: Christine Ross (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2019

• I will always remember Rob as being concerned and caring towards family and friends. He loved a good laugh and loved to tease. Most of all he loved talking about spiritual issues as presented in the Bible. While he had strong opinions he also was always open to learning something new. I remember him saying, in our first year of friendship, “Flo, I’ll never stop learning- till I die!” And he didn’t. Rob, you journeyed well, with lots of bumps along the way!! But you made it. You will be receiving your ‘well done’ from your precious Lord. I’ll miss you!! - Posted by: Flo Friesen (Friend) on: Dec 29, 2019

• I had the privledge to work for Rob at his company the Knowledge Group, and in later years had the privledge of having Rob work with me at my company for some time before he made the decision to stop working and spend his remaining days with family. He was a smart, funny man dedicated to serving those around him. He truly loved his family and wanted nothing more than for them to be happy. I will cherish the memories of our long talks about faith, and his heartfelt advice. Peace be upon you Rob. You will be missed. - Posted by: Robert Barnes (Colleague) on: Dec 29, 2019

• Rob u were a very loyal and tru friend. Will miss the long discussions about new biz ventures. How we incorporate. Our faith with our earthly Aspirations. I am sure you are sitting in your canoe with Jesus. And telling me how beautiful it must be. Miss you brother and friend. Until we meet again. Martin - Posted by: Martin hiebert (Friend) on: Dec 28, 2019