Nick Cochems
MADISON—Nicholas J. Cochems, age 62, passed away at home on Oct. 1, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. The cause of death was melanoma.
He was a man of integrity and kindness with a quick wit that was sure to make people laugh. Family was his number one priority in life. He was an amazing man who cared for loved ones and friends, always supporting those who needed a shoulder in a difficult time.
Nick was born in Madison, Wis. and graduated from Madison West High School and the UW-Platteville, with a bachelors in Accounting. He was the Business Manager for the Madison Surgery Center for 18 years, where he developed many deep and lasting relationships. His most recent employment was with Oakwood Lutheran Homes as the Accounting Manager.
With a passion for sports, Nick led the Madison West baseball team to the state playoffs and championship game as the star pitcher in 1972. He continued to share his passion for the sport by coaching and playing softball with his brother, Steve, and many close friends for years, winning the Madison city championship as the Sak’s Liquor team in 1976.
Some of his happiest memories were with family in the early days, during their annual summer vacation in Door County. His love for the outdoors and water led him to his own family cottage in northern Wisconsin, a place he often called the “Happiest Place on Earth.” He was an avid fisherman, always looking to catch a bigger musky than the year before.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Nick can donate to the Melanoma Research Foundation to help fund research.
A life well lived and taken too soon, Nick will never be forgotten as he will be missed and is loved by so many.
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He was a man of integrity and kindness with a quick wit that was sure to make people laugh. Family was his number one priority in life. He was an amazing man who cared for loved ones and friends, always supporting those who needed a shoulder in a difficult time.
Nick was born in Madison, Wis. and graduated from Madison West High School and the UW-Platteville, with a bachelors in Accounting. He was the Business Manager for the Madison Surgery Center for 18 years, where he developed many deep and lasting relationships. His most recent employment was with Oakwood Lutheran Homes as the Accounting Manager.
With a passion for sports, Nick led the Madison West baseball team to the state playoffs and championship game as the star pitcher in 1972. He continued to share his passion for the sport by coaching and playing softball with his brother, Steve, and many close friends for years, winning the Madison city championship as the Sak’s Liquor team in 1976.
Some of his happiest memories were with family in the early days, during their annual summer vacation in Door County. His love for the outdoors and water led him to his own family cottage in northern Wisconsin, a place he often called the “Happiest Place on Earth.” He was an avid fisherman, always looking to catch a bigger musky than the year before.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Nick can donate to the Melanoma Research Foundation to help fund research.
A life well lived and taken too soon, Nick will never be forgotten as he will be missed and is loved by so many.
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Never really knew Nick in high school but later when he and his brother Steve (Class of 70?) played for a Middleton liquor store sponsor "Saks" Spent many weekends watching him and all the "guys" playing slow pitch softball at Springfield Corners. He had the greatest laugh.
tribute by Connie Buss-Gille