Nicholas John Aberle never lived a normal life, but he lived a life filled with his achievements, happiness, and love, especially for his family. "Hey, buddy," was his favorite expression and he hailed everyone with it and it seemed he knew everyone and he or she knew him.
Nick loved cherry pie, all farm animals, horses and the Fourth of July Stampede Rodeo was a highlight of his years. He had many activities that he enjoyed such as making confetti with a hole-puncher, playing cards, and making different knots with rope. He participated in a variety of sports with the Special Olympics, was in Spurs therapeutic horseback riding, and was on a bowling league.
He would sit and watch Mobridge football practice at night, and loved going to baseball games. Nick was a jokester, often playing practical jokes on his brothers and sisters. He was very good with little children and he loved to dance.
Nick's special life ended when he died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Selby at the age of 56.
He was born June 12, 1951, to Mike and Catherine (Thomas) Aberle in Mobridge. He attended special education classes at Beadle School and grew up on a farm outside of Mobridge with his parents.
He left the farm and went to Aberdeen to attend the Adjustment Training Center (ATC). He was there off and on throughout his life. He was so proud when he was able to ride the bus home all by himself.
After his parents died, his sister Lucille Kuehl of Selby became his guardian. From 1988 until February 2007 he was at the ATC in Aberdeen. Nick also worked at the Lakewood Mall in Aberdeen for a period of time where his "Hey, buddy" greeting was frequently heard.
He would often visit his brothers and sisters in different states. Perfection was his game.
"Nick had special abilities and was special to everyone," a relative said, "and his family was always No. 1."
Nick is survived by five brothers, James (Helen) Aberle of Kent, Wash., Joseph (Arlene) Aberle of Miles City, Mont., Leo (Nina) Aberle of Saline Mich., Stephen (Kay) Aberle of Lakewood, Colo., and Timothy (Sharon) Aberle of Wadsworth, Ohio; six sisters, Dorothy Bickel of Scottsbluff, Neb., Pauline (Eddie) Berens and Lucille (Orvil) Kuehl, all of Selby, Delores (Gary) Neumiller of Golden, Colo., Marjorie Vojta of Scottsbluff, Neb., and Patricia Aberle of Scottsbluff; one sister-in-law, LaVerne Hoffman of Bismarck; and numerous nieces and nephews and Nick's special friends at ATC in Aberdeen.
In addition to his parents, a brother Michael and two brothers-in-law, Delbert Bickel and Lawrence "Duff" Vojta, preceded him in death.
Mass of Christian Burial for Nick was celebrated Monday, Sept. 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mobridge. Father John Short was celebrant. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral home of Mobridge.
Mobridge Tribune September 19, 2007
Nick loved cherry pie, all farm animals, horses and the Fourth of July Stampede Rodeo was a highlight of his years. He had many activities that he enjoyed such as making confetti with a hole-puncher, playing cards, and making different knots with rope. He participated in a variety of sports with the Special Olympics, was in Spurs therapeutic horseback riding, and was on a bowling league.
He would sit and watch Mobridge football practice at night, and loved going to baseball games. Nick was a jokester, often playing practical jokes on his brothers and sisters. He was very good with little children and he loved to dance.
Nick's special life ended when he died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Selby at the age of 56.
He was born June 12, 1951, to Mike and Catherine (Thomas) Aberle in Mobridge. He attended special education classes at Beadle School and grew up on a farm outside of Mobridge with his parents.
He left the farm and went to Aberdeen to attend the Adjustment Training Center (ATC). He was there off and on throughout his life. He was so proud when he was able to ride the bus home all by himself.
After his parents died, his sister Lucille Kuehl of Selby became his guardian. From 1988 until February 2007 he was at the ATC in Aberdeen. Nick also worked at the Lakewood Mall in Aberdeen for a period of time where his "Hey, buddy" greeting was frequently heard.
He would often visit his brothers and sisters in different states. Perfection was his game.
"Nick had special abilities and was special to everyone," a relative said, "and his family was always No. 1."
Nick is survived by five brothers, James (Helen) Aberle of Kent, Wash., Joseph (Arlene) Aberle of Miles City, Mont., Leo (Nina) Aberle of Saline Mich., Stephen (Kay) Aberle of Lakewood, Colo., and Timothy (Sharon) Aberle of Wadsworth, Ohio; six sisters, Dorothy Bickel of Scottsbluff, Neb., Pauline (Eddie) Berens and Lucille (Orvil) Kuehl, all of Selby, Delores (Gary) Neumiller of Golden, Colo., Marjorie Vojta of Scottsbluff, Neb., and Patricia Aberle of Scottsbluff; one sister-in-law, LaVerne Hoffman of Bismarck; and numerous nieces and nephews and Nick's special friends at ATC in Aberdeen.
In addition to his parents, a brother Michael and two brothers-in-law, Delbert Bickel and Lawrence "Duff" Vojta, preceded him in death.
Mass of Christian Burial for Nick was celebrated Monday, Sept. 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mobridge. Father John Short was celebrant. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral home of Mobridge.
Mobridge Tribune September 19, 2007
Nicholas John Aberle never lived a normal life, but he lived a life filled with his achievements, happiness, and love, especially for his family. "Hey, buddy," was his favorite expression and he hailed everyone with it and it seemed he knew everyone and he or she knew him.
Nick loved cherry pie, all farm animals, horses and the Fourth of July Stampede Rodeo was a highlight of his years. He had many activities that he enjoyed such as making confetti with a hole-puncher, playing cards, and making different knots with rope. He participated in a variety of sports with the Special Olympics, was in Spurs therapeutic horseback riding, and was on a bowling league.
He would sit and watch Mobridge football practice at night, and loved going to baseball games. Nick was a jokester, often playing practical jokes on his brothers and sisters. He was very good with little children and he loved to dance.
Nick's special life ended when he died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Selby at the age of 56.
He was born June 12, 1951, to Mike and Catherine (Thomas) Aberle in Mobridge. He attended special education classes at Beadle School and grew up on a farm outside of Mobridge with his parents.
He left the farm and went to Aberdeen to attend the Adjustment Training Center (ATC). He was there off and on throughout his life. He was so proud when he was able to ride the bus home all by himself.
After his parents died, his sister Lucille Kuehl of Selby became his guardian. From 1988 until February 2007 he was at the ATC in Aberdeen. Nick also worked at the Lakewood Mall in Aberdeen for a period of time where his "Hey, buddy" greeting was frequently heard.
He would often visit his brothers and sisters in different states. Perfection was his game.
"Nick had special abilities and was special to everyone," a relative said, "and his family was always No. 1."
Nick is survived by five brothers, James (Helen) Aberle of Kent, Wash., Joseph (Arlene) Aberle of Miles City, Mont., Leo (Nina) Aberle of Saline Mich., Stephen (Kay) Aberle of Lakewood, Colo., and Timothy (Sharon) Aberle of Wadsworth, Ohio; six sisters, Dorothy Bickel of Scottsbluff, Neb., Pauline (Eddie) Berens and Lucille (Orvil) Kuehl, all of Selby, Delores (Gary) Neumiller of Golden, Colo., Marjorie Vojta of Scottsbluff, Neb., and Patricia Aberle of Scottsbluff; one sister-in-law, LaVerne Hoffman of Bismarck; and numerous nieces and nephews and Nick's special friends at ATC in Aberdeen.
In addition to his parents, a brother Michael and two brothers-in-law, Delbert Bickel and Lawrence "Duff" Vojta, preceded him in death.
Mass of Christian Burial for Nick was celebrated Monday, Sept. 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mobridge. Father John Short was celebrant. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral home of Mobridge.
Mobridge Tribune September 19, 2007
Nick loved cherry pie, all farm animals, horses and the Fourth of July Stampede Rodeo was a highlight of his years. He had many activities that he enjoyed such as making confetti with a hole-puncher, playing cards, and making different knots with rope. He participated in a variety of sports with the Special Olympics, was in Spurs therapeutic horseback riding, and was on a bowling league.
He would sit and watch Mobridge football practice at night, and loved going to baseball games. Nick was a jokester, often playing practical jokes on his brothers and sisters. He was very good with little children and he loved to dance.
Nick's special life ended when he died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007, at the Good Samaritan Center in Selby at the age of 56.
He was born June 12, 1951, to Mike and Catherine (Thomas) Aberle in Mobridge. He attended special education classes at Beadle School and grew up on a farm outside of Mobridge with his parents.
He left the farm and went to Aberdeen to attend the Adjustment Training Center (ATC). He was there off and on throughout his life. He was so proud when he was able to ride the bus home all by himself.
After his parents died, his sister Lucille Kuehl of Selby became his guardian. From 1988 until February 2007 he was at the ATC in Aberdeen. Nick also worked at the Lakewood Mall in Aberdeen for a period of time where his "Hey, buddy" greeting was frequently heard.
He would often visit his brothers and sisters in different states. Perfection was his game.
"Nick had special abilities and was special to everyone," a relative said, "and his family was always No. 1."
Nick is survived by five brothers, James (Helen) Aberle of Kent, Wash., Joseph (Arlene) Aberle of Miles City, Mont., Leo (Nina) Aberle of Saline Mich., Stephen (Kay) Aberle of Lakewood, Colo., and Timothy (Sharon) Aberle of Wadsworth, Ohio; six sisters, Dorothy Bickel of Scottsbluff, Neb., Pauline (Eddie) Berens and Lucille (Orvil) Kuehl, all of Selby, Delores (Gary) Neumiller of Golden, Colo., Marjorie Vojta of Scottsbluff, Neb., and Patricia Aberle of Scottsbluff; one sister-in-law, LaVerne Hoffman of Bismarck; and numerous nieces and nephews and Nick's special friends at ATC in Aberdeen.
In addition to his parents, a brother Michael and two brothers-in-law, Delbert Bickel and Lawrence "Duff" Vojta, preceded him in death.
Mass of Christian Burial for Nick was celebrated Monday, Sept. 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mobridge. Father John Short was celebrant. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral home of Mobridge.
Mobridge Tribune September 19, 2007
Inscription
YOU BROUGHT SO MUCH PLEASURE TO US ALL
IN YOUR SAYINGS SUCH AS
"MY BUDDY" "MY HONEY" "OUR MOM DO IT" & "MY FAVORITE"
ALSO IN YOUR ACTIONS
LIKE RUBBING YOUR HANDS TOGETHER WHEN YOU WERE EXCITED
THE SPARKLE IN YOUR EYES
THE LOOK OF JOY AND LAUGHTER ON YOUR FACE
YOU ALWAYS MADE US FEEL AS IF WE HAD JUST BEEN WITH
THE MOST SPECIAL PERSON
SO NOW YOU HAVE YOUR HORSE AND FARM
I LOVE IT!
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