Michael A. Nicotero, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Michael A.Nicotero

Date of Birth August 22, 1958
Passed Away On April 13, 2026
At Age 67 years
Resident of Scribner, NE
Marine emblem — honoring military service
United States Veteran
United States Marine Corps
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Michael A. Nicotero, age 67, of Scribner
Died Monday, April 13, 2026 at home.

Michael was born August 22, 1958 in Omaha and raised by his parents Peter and Margaret 'Reling' Nicotero. He was baptized on June 22, 1959 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Omaha. He attended Catholic grade school and high school before enlisting in the United States Marine Corps. After his military service he returned to Omaha. He served as a bartender in Council Bluffs aka 'Fat Freddie'. He attended Metro Community College, receiving degrees in 2001 and 2007, he also attended UNO until they discontinued the dietician program. He then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for a short time. All of his school was directed towards his passion as a Bartender and a Chef. Michael was a very funny guy and enjoyed entertaining his friends and many strangers as well.

Michael married Kathy Johnson on October 26, 2001 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Scribner. They continued to live in Scribner. During this time Michael worked as a chef at the Schuyler, Fremont and Ashland Country Clubs.

Survivors:
Wife – Kathy of Scribner
Sisters – Mary Lynn (Drew) Taylor of Omaha
Linda Marie (Matias Jr.) Serrata
Nephews – Renee and Ronald
Niece – Antonia Marie
Mother-in-law – Marian Johnson of Lincoln
Sisters-in-law – Joan (Bill) Gubbels of Randolph
Lorrie Johnson of Grand Junction, CO.
Jackie Hammond of Grand Junction, CO.
Ann Johnson of Palm Desert, CA.
Brothers-in-law – Bradly (Terri) Johnson of Omaha
Eric (Jodie) Johnson of Raymond

Michael was preceded in death by his parents Peter and Margaret Nicotero.

The visitation will be Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Hooper Funeral Chapel from 2pm to 4pm with a wake service at 4pm. The funeral will be Monday at 11am also at the funeral home in Hooper. Private burial will be held at a later date at St. Jane Frances Cemetery in Randolph, Nebraska. Memorials are suggested to Catz Angels in Fremont.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Visitation

Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel

108 E. Elk St.

Hooper, NE, 68031

April 19, 2026

With Family 2pm to 4pm

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Wake Service

Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel

108 East Elk Street

Hooper, NE, 68031

April 19, 2026

4:00 PM

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Ludvigsen’s Hooper Funeral Chapel

108 East Elk Street

Hooper, NE, 68031

April 20, 2026

11:00 AM

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Condolences (4)

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Lynn and Joleen Wooldrik Kearney, NE April 18, 2026
"Kathy, sending prayers and good thoughts your way. Take care."
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Roger Jackson Lees Summit, MO April 17, 2026
"I'm sorry to hear about Mike.
I have known him for all of 60 years, some good and some bad.
When his dad was no longer able to run the bar Mike and I ran it.
We were in many classes together though the years and he will be missed. Roger 8166943303"
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Jolene Stockamp Fremont, NE April 16, 2026
"Kathy,
Sending positive thoughts and prayers for comfort as you celebrate Michael's life.
Jolene"
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