Obituaries

Charlene “Beanie” from Lombard, IL

"I will miss you Uncle Nick! Always remember Grandma getting mad cause I, as a little kid, at the big table in dining room, soo laughed at your humor! Grandma did not! Grandma got mad at me for laughing. We both had the dimples. So many memories, you will be missed by all you have touched!!! Love, Charlene and Chris"

Ashley from Murfreesboro, TN

"I will miss you as will my kids. I have so many great memories but the one thing they have in common is the endless times you had me laughing till i cried. One of the top moments was you fixing my wiper pump and draining a whole gallon of wiper juice on your shoes, pants and driveway. You had us all in tears laughing. Aunt Edie saying well she said it was just filled so what did you think was gonna happen. You will be miss greatly. Forever may you chase birds off the lawn. Love you!"

John Smrz from Villa Park, IL

"So sorry to hear of Nicks passing, prayers for his family. Not only was Nick a great coworker but a great friend that will be truly missed, will miss our frequent talks about cars, trucks and each others families. If I were to guess you are probably at Heavens Chevy dealer picking out your new 2500, drive it til the wheels fall off. Til we meet again John"

Tracee Gonzalez from Chicago , IL

"You will truly be missed Pops. Thank you for welcoming me into your family. For always making me feel at home, and showing my kiddos love. I will miss our conversations. I will miss you so much. 😢 love you Pops💜"

Jamie Hendricks from Chicago, IL

"Nick was a great man and terrific carpenter and carpenter foreman. He was always good to his word, honest,worked hard, always trusted.He enjoyed a good laugh and was known to instigate a little fun every now and then and kept the workplace interesting. We will miss Nick and hope his family can remember the good times and celebrate a life well lived."

Sandra Matthys from Cortland , IL

"Nick was always outside with a friendly wave to whoever went by. I am not sure if he knew the joy he brought to many passersby. I will miss seeing him there. Condolences to his family and friends."

Rebecca Stewart from New Lenox, IL

"I’m so sorry for your loss. I knew Nick at work. He was always a very nice man to me and totally dedicated to his family and his job."

Steve Marano from Park Ridge, IL

"I am deeply sorry for your loss, Nick will be truly missed by all family and coworkers. I shared many days working with Nick on multiple jobs and he was a well-rounded carpenter and Had great knowledge of the job and was always open to Sharing his knowledge with younger coworkers. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers."

Sgt. Jayson Bless, CPKC Police from Chicago, IL

"I'm truly sorry for your loss. I'm happy to have known him and work with him the last 5 years at the yard. He will be dearly missed by my team and me."

Mike Novak from Naperville, IL

"Sincere condolences to the Frerichs family from the CPKC Casualty Management team. Nick was one of the first people I met at CP in 2019 and always was a person I looked forward to seeing in Bensenville -- and, occasionally, other CP locations. He always knew the "scoop," anticipated what needed to be done next and did it, and went out of his way to help. He was a truly good guy, and will be sorely missed."

Dorothy (Frerichs) Garrett from Costa Mesa, CA

"Will miss you little brother........... You were such a happy soul always positive and happy.......It was great to see you that year you stopped in CA on the way to Hawaii for vacati0n. We had a great balloon ride at the great park and a great visit. (Oct. 2014)"

EMMA MUNOZ from HOUSTON, TX

"My sincerest condolences to Nick's family. I remember him as an energetic young kid, when I visited his older sister ... many years ago."