Dorothy "Dodie" Nichols

Dorothy "Dodie" M. Nichols of Minneapolis passed away at Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at age 101. She was married to the love of her life, Bill Nichols, for 63 years until his passing in 2013. Dodie grew up in Superior, WI, the daughter of Dr. Barnerd and Rose Myhre, along with her older sister Betty. After graduating from Duluth Business University, she worked for the Douglas County District Attorney. She then moved to Milwaukee, WI, where she worked as secretary to the President of the First Wisconsin National Bank and later met her future husband. Dodie and Bill lived in Mequon, WI, for most of their marriage and were part of the original members of Crossroads Presbyterian Church. Her family was her everything. She was also a great seamstress and loved to go dancing with Bill. After Bill’s death, she eventually moved to Minneapolis, where she lived with her youngest daughter, Patty. She made so many great friends while living at the Phoenix.

Dodie is survived by her children Kathy Nichols Ripley, David Nichols (Denise), and Patty Nichols; niece Nan Kari and her family; grandchildren Ben Lubeck (Piper); Megan Ripley (Brent), Jon Ripley (Alyx), Matthew Nichols (Shalewa), Joey Nichols (Becca); great-grandchildren Tatem, Remy, Stevie Lubeck, Haisley, Wyatt, Leighton Nichols.

Many thanks to Hennepin County Medical Center staff for their wonderful care and compassion during her last few days of life.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2027 1pm, at Crossroads Presbyterian Church, 6031 W. Chapel Hill Road in Mequon, WI.

Donations can be made to HCMC.org, WWF.org, or Mnsnap.org.

memorial service

Memorial Service

June 5, 2027

Crossroads Presbyterian Church 6031 W Chapel Hill Rd, Mequon, WI 53097, USA

Funeral/Cremation Provider: Crescent Tide Cremation Services