Memorial Services for Kelly Nicolaus, age 65, of Page, Nebraska will be at a later date in the spring. Burial will be in the Knoll Crest Cemetery in Naper, Nebraska. Kelly passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at his home in Page. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Kelly Herman Nicolaus was born on March 8, 1956 in O'Neill, Nebraska to Herman and Leona (Bouslaugh) Nicolaus. The family moved to Waverly, Iowa and Kelly graduated from Waverly-Shell Rock High School in 1974. After graduation, he worked for several area farmers before moving to Butte, Nebraska in the early 1980's. He continued to be a reliable hired hand for several farmers in the area. In the 1990's, Kelly moved to Page to live closer to his parents. He started his own farm, raising stock cows, sheep, and many bottle calves. He loved all of his animals, especially his dog, Molly.

Kelly loved to takehis nieces and nephews fishing, attending their sporting events, going to cattle sales, and attending the Nebraska State Fair. He was a member of the Page Farmer's Store coffee club.

Kelly is survived by his dog, Molly; his brother, Kevin (Julia Hespe) Nicolaus of Atkinson; seven nieces and nephews, Krystal Stucker of Missouri, Karmen (Eddie) Rotherham of Ewing, Kurtis Nicolaus of O'Neill, Kylea (Cole) Meador of Lincoln, Kodie Nicolaus of Omaha, Kasey Nicolaus of York, Parker Nicolaus of Atkinson; 17 great Nieces and nephews, and Vicki Nicolaus of Page.

Kelly was preceded in death by his parents, Herman in 2008 and Leona in 2011; and one great nephew, Logan Lee Strong in 2006.