Fred X. “Bud” Nicholson

Fred X. “Bud” Nicholson, Proud Army Veteran of the Korean War, graduate of the University of Notre Dame & the ultimate “Fighting Irish” football fan. Above all, Bud cherished his family & friends. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Muellman) Nicholson. Loving father of Christine (David) Rambke, the late William Patrick Nicholson & Judy (Luis) Fernandez. Proud grandfather of Nick (Kara) Rambke, Patrick Rambke & Casey (Sean) Hill and Luis, Joan & William Fernandez. Cherished great grandfather of Jacob, Michael & Ruby. Dear brother of the late Thomas (late Norinne) Nicholson. Visitation Thursday, April 23rd from 4 until 8 p.m. Chapel prayers Friday, April 24th, 9:30 a.m. at the Kerry Funeral Home, 7020 W. 127th Street, Palos Heights proceeding to Saint Alexander Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 would be appreciated.