Laine Nichols

Laine Nichols, 82, of Muskego/Wild Rose/Racine, WI passed away January 27, 2023, with her family by her side.

Laine is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Gordon. Beloved mother of Bernie (Margaret) & Lisa (Raymond) Jachimiec. Grandmother of Christopher, Adam, George, Joey, Libby and Maggie and great-grandmother to six.

Laine was born in Tallinn, Estonia. As a young girl she, along with her mother and brother, emigrated from Frankfort, Germany to the United States to be reunited with her father and to escape the war. Laine previously resided in California and Texas. It was after returning to California that she met and married Gordon. Gordon, Laine, and their family moved to Racine, WI over 50 years ago. Laine held various clerical and administrative jobs over her career and worked for Racine County before retiring to Wild Rose, WI. Six years ago, Gordon and Laine sold their home and moved to Muskego to live with Lisa and be closer to their family.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 24, 2023, from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the Max A. Sass Funeral Home (W173S7629 Westwood Drive, Muskego, WI). Visitation will also be held Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Bethel Lutheran Church (S77W18426 Janesville Road, Muskego, WI) from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM. A reception for friends and family will be held at the church immediately following the service. Laine will be interred near her parents, Carl & Martha Moeller, at West Lawn Memorial Park, Racine, WI in a private service later.

The family also wishes to express their gratitude for the care and compassion given to Laine by Harmony Cares Hospice and Aria of Waukesha caregivers.