Milton K. Nicks, Jr.

Milton K. Nicks, Jr., age 76 of Fairfield, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Gettysburg Hospital. He was born Friday, May 7, 1943 in Union City, PA, the son of the late Milton K. and Anna V. (Beezub) Nicks, Sr. Milton graduated from Union City High School. He earned his BS in Geology from Edinboro College. He earned his Masters in Geology from Shippensburg University. He was formerly employed by the Gettysburg School District where he taught earth sciences in the Jr. High for 29 years. He coached the archery club at the school. He was a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Gettysburg. He was formerly a Hamiltonban Township supervisor and then became zoning officer for the township. He was an artist specializing in woodworking. He loved to carve and turn wood. He also loved to garden and spend time in the outdoors. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Barbara A. (Raffensperger) Nicks. He is also survived by two step-daughters, Lisa M. Sites of Seaford, VA, Michelle L. Steinberger of Gettysburg and step-son Michael J. Geesey of Biglerville, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and brother, Paul Nicks of Woodland Park, CO. He was preceded in death by three brothers. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 South Main Street, Bendersville. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Camp Eder, 914 Mt. Hope Road, Fairfield, PA 17320 with Pastor Michael Alwine officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 109 York Street, PO Box 4596 Gettysburg, PA 17325 or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.