Ryan Nicklay
July 9, 1981 ~ September 1, 2022
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Ryan Nicklay, 41, died Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, at home in his sleep.
Ryan was born July 9, 1981, in Moorhead, MN. He grew up in the Fargo-Moorhead area going to schools on both sides of the river.
Ryan lived briefly in Bemidji, MN, where he received his CNA certificate from Northwest Technical College in 2007. He worked a short time in that field. He returned to Fargo, where he spent most of his career working for Cougar Tree Care. He enjoyed being outside and figuring out exactly how to cut down the trees and make them land in just the right spot.
His children Kyler and Taylor were his pride and joy. He loved hanging out with them. He encouraged and supported them in their activities – Boy Scouts, wrestling, volleyball, band, fast-pitch softball. He was always fired up for a good match or game.
He loved hanging out with his friends, going to Buffalo Wild Wings, watching the Vikings, going to concerts and events.
Ryan found his forever love in Melissa Smith, his “Bird” …
He is survived by his parents, Renee Nicklay and Brian Carpenter, Fargo; his son, Kyler Nicklay, Fargo, and Kyler’s mother, Jessie Olson; his daughter, Taylor Nicklay, Bemidji, and Taylor’s mother, Ashley Tanner; his brother, Bernie Okland, Williston, N.D.; his nephew, Bennie Okland, Williston; his grandmother Erma Nicklay, Fargo; and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Stanley Nicklay, Sandra Carpenter and David Carpenter; and his aunt Cathleen Gausman.
Ryan’s final resting place will be St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Barnesville, MN.
Services
Visitation - Saturday: September 10, 2022 1:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
Funeral Service - Saturday: September 10, 2022 2:00 pm
Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center
123 10th Street
Fargo, North Dakota 58103
7012376441
www.boulgerfuneralhome.com
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My sympathies to Ryan’s family and friends. May you all be able to find comfort and peace in the days ahead. He will be missed by many.
-Alyza and Sam
Melissa, from what I’ve heard, you brought so much joy into his life. I’m so sorry it was cut so short.
My condolences to all Ryan’s family.
Ashley and Taylor, May memories of your love for Ryan/Dad and wonderful moments shared together heal your hearts. Love you, Sharon
Remembering what a great guy he was to be around, and thinking about Kyler and the family a lot these days
Ryan was a beautiful baby and a beautiful man. He was full of life in so many different ways.We are so sorry and will be thinking of you.
Thank for streaming the service. It is not the same as being by your side of course. We are so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express. Thinking of you all.
Sending love and prayers to Ryan’s family