Michael Paul Nicolet, 68, passed peacefully Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Hospice Home.  Born in Fort Wayne, he was a son to the late David Nicolet and M. Pauline Fisher.  Mike proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War.  He had worked for International Harvester, was the owner of Sleepy Hollow Auto Repair and retired from Verizon.  He enjoyed golf, snowmobiling, bowling and softball.  He was an avid Purdue and Colts Fan. Mike loved his rock and roll; Dire Straits and the Beatles especially Abbey Road.

Mike is survived by his wife of 48 years, best friend, helper in life and lover, Cheryl Lou (Smith) Nicolet; siblings, Chris (Kassie) Fisher, Gary Nicolet and Elaine (Brian) Balke; and several nieces and nephews to name a few for the help they have given us, Alicia Sunga, Carrie Parker, Carisa Fisher, Casey Fisher, Landon Fisher and Tyler Carey; and great nephews and niece, Gabe, Kaitlyn and Max.

Mike was preceded in death by brother, Ricky Nicolet.

Funeral Service is 1 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 8405 Lima Road, with calling two hours prior.  He will be entombed at Covington Memorial Gardens with military honors.  Officiating will be Pastor Don Zlaty.  Preferred memorials are to Hospice Home, American Legion Post 160 in Roanoke or Bethel United Methodist Church.