Nicholas Barnicke Jr, age 82, of Racine, passed away on Monday, October 1,2024 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Chicago on March 23, 1942, a son of the late Nicholas and Gladys nee Goodwin Barnicke Sr.

Nick relocated to Racine from Arlington Heights in 2005. On April 16, 1988, in Las Vegas, he was united in marriage to Linda Ekman. Nick was employed as a Tool and Die maker with Ultra Carbide. A member of Faith Bridge Church, he was a proud member of the Kiwanis Club of West Racine for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Linda; his daughters, Lori Barnicke, Jill Stutzman, and Lynn (Robert) Locascio; his stepson, George (Bobbie) Oratowski; his grandchildren, Jeremy Oratowski, Christine (Ryan) Basic, Ian Ridge, Alec and Brayden Locascio; his great grandchildren, Dustin Wolter, Kirsten (Chris) Wolter, Weston Basic, and three great-great grandchildren. Nick was preceded in death by a stepdaughter and her husband, Debbie (Greg) Bailey, and his sisters, Kathleen Marles and Bonnie Kershner.

Service Details

A memorial service celebrating Nick's life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12:00 noon at Faithbridge Church, 10402 Northwestern Ave., Franksville, WI 53126.  Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family on saturday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

Memorial Suggestions

In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to the Kiwanis Club of West Racine, c/o Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home, would be appreciated by the Barnicke family.