Passing of Rick Nicklas

Rick Nicklas · Post by **Rick Nicklas** » 10 Jan 2021 7:19 pm

This is being posted by Rick's wife Debbie. With great hurt and sadness I need to tell you all that Rick passed away on October 27. He was a very healthly man but he was unable to fight Covid. He loved the steel guitar and I will miss listening to him playing.

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 10 Jan 2021 9:06 pm

I’m so sorry for your loss, Debbie. Godspeed, I hope you can find peace.

Keith Hilton · Post by **Keith Hilton** » 10 Jan 2021 9:21 pm

This is very sad news. I am very sorry to hear this.

Fred Justice · Post by **Fred Justice** » 10 Jan 2021 10:46 pm

Debbie I met Rick a few times at the Baxter Springs KS. show, a real nice man.
My condolences to you and your family. God bless you all.

Michael McGee · Post by **Michael McGee** » 11 Jan 2021 7:52 am

Condolences and prayers for you and your family. Rick took a few lessons from me. We became good friends. Rest in peace, Rick.

Jerry Overstreet · Post by **Jerry Overstreet** » 11 Jan 2021 8:07 am

Sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one Debbie.

We appreciate your notice here. I wish for you peace and comfort.

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 11 Jan 2021 8:24 am

Rick joined the forum in November 1998, during our first year. He was a active member, helpful to all, for over 20 years. I'm so sorry to hear that he's gone.

My condolences to Debbie and Rick's extended family.

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 11 Jan 2021 6:40 pm

Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss! I also lost my husband, Tommy Dodd on Dec. 4.
I keep hoping I will wake up and it will all be just a dream. Like you, I loved hearing (and watching) my guy play steel! I wish I could listen to his CDs and videos without getting emotional. But steel guitar music was the soundtrack of our lives! How blessed we both are to have shared our lives with men we truly love.
God bless you always, Debbie
Donna Dodd

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 11 Jan 2021 7:32 pm

Debby, I share your thoughts about Rick. May he rest in peace. God bless Debbie and Donna for standing tall with their husband's and supporting them and their dreams. As players we would be nothing without our spouse to carry the torch and cheer us on.

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 11 Jan 2021 11:05 pm

My condolences to you and your family. He will be missed.

Eddie Lane · Post by **Eddie Lane** » 12 Jan 2021 6:18 pm

This is a shock and I am so very sorry to hear this. Rick was a good friend and a good player. He loved steel guitar and always got the sweetest tone out of his Kline. He will be missed. RIP my friend!
Condolences to the family.