Nicholas Thiel Obituary

Nicholas Kevin Thiel

Nicholas Kevin Thiel, 45, of Forest, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, following a three-year battle with cancer. He was born in Findlay, March 7, 1980, to Kevin and Sharon (Frater) Thiel. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Norman Thiel and Donna Rowe; maternal grandparents, Charles and Ruth Frater. Also preceding him in death was his nephew, Sabastian Farthing. He is survived by his parents; brother Jeremiah Thiel; and a sister Melinda (Jesse) Himes; nieces, Lariah (Gabriel) Bahala and Alexis Farthing; a nephew, Zack Himes; and great-nephews, Jackson and Luca Bahala.

Nick tirelessly dedicated 11 years of his life in Michigan to help those with drug addiction problems, often working 12-16 hours a day, seven days a week.

Nick was a complex individual who lived life on his own terms. He was described as "walking to the beat of his own drum" and was often the life of the party. He loved riding his Harley and just cruising around. He was an avid dirt bike and NASCAR enthusiast.

It was Nick's wish to be cremated. He was a very private person and did not want any service. A private family memorial service will be at a later date.

Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Bridge Hospice Care Center in care of Clark Shields Funeral Home, 301 S. Patterson St., Forest, OH 45843.

To extend a condolence or share a memory visit www.shieldsfh.com.