Nicholas Cochems

Madison, WI - Nicholas J. Cochems, age 62 passed away at home on October 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was a man of integrity and kindness with a quick wit that was sure to make people laugh. Family was his number one priority in life. He was an amazing man who cared for loved ones and friends, always supporting those who needed a shoulder in a difficult time.

Nick was born in Madison, Wisconsin and graduated from Madison West High School and the UW Platteville, with a Bachelors in Accounting. He was the Business Manager for the Madison Surgery Center for 18 years where he developed many deep and lasting relationships. His most recent employment with Oakwood Lutheran Homes as the Accounting Manager.

A passion for sports, Nick led the Madison West baseball team to the state playoffs and championship game as the star pitcher in 1972. He continued to share his passion for the sport by coaching and playing softball with his brother Steve and many close friends for years, winning the Madison city championship as the Sak's Liquor team in 1976.

Some of his happiest memories were with family in the early days during their annual summer vacation in Door County. His love for the outdoors and water led him to his own family cottage northern Wisconsin a place he often called the "Happiest Place on Earth." He was an avid fisherman, always looking to catch a bigger musky than the year before.

Nick is survived by his wife Vicki and their two children, Austin Mader and Kelsey (Eric), and his "best buddy" grandson Jamison. He is survived by his brother Richard, sister, Julie Keating (Terry), brother, Steve, sister-in law Mary, close family friends John Sorges and Cindy Raun, as well as many nieces and nephews who he loved dearly. Nick was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ruth Cochems, his first wife, Sally and sister-in-law Julie.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Dahmen's at Hawks Landing, 88 Hawks Landing Circle, Verona, WI on Friday, October 20, 2017 from 1 to 3 pm for family and friends to share memories and pay tribute to Nick. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Nick can donate to the Melanoma Research Foundation to help fund research.

A life well lived and taken too soon, Nick will never be forgotten as he will be missed and is loved by so many. "How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard." Winnie the Pooh

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