James “Nick” Lichter, 79, of Havensville, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at his home, surrounded by family.
He was born February 5, 1944 at Seneca, the son of Frank and Lucy Drealan Lichter. He attended Havensville schools, but graduated from Emmett High School due to the Havensville High School closing. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1961 to 1967.
Nick was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga.
He married Rosalie M. Ouellette on June 20, 1969 in Miami, Oklahoma. She survives, of the home. They celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary the day before his passing.
Nick had worked for Sante Fe in Topeka for thirty-four years, retiring in 2004. He and Rosalie also raised livestock and dogs together. They had the first farrowing house in Kansas.
Nick spent his spare time at the casino, traveling, and tending to his garden, all with his “sweetie” by his side. He enjoyed fishing, farming, reading, porch sitting, being ornery, and taking care of his dog Molly.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Bill Lichter, and two sisters, Pat Evans and Dorothy Eisenbarth.
Other survivors include two daughters, Kathlena “Pee Wee” Jones (Doug) and Brenda “Squirt” Becker, all of Seneca, two sisters, Beth Cook, Wichita and Barbara Lichter, Henry, IL, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 24th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Onaga. Nick will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday at the Chapel Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday at the church, with a Rosary being prayed at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be next week in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Clyde, KS. Burial with military honors will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 27th in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Clyde, KS.
