Thomas E. Nicklaus, 74, of Lancaster, passed away on March 26, 2016 at Hershey Medical Center surrounded by his family after battling multiple myeloma the past six years. He was born in Lancaster and was the son of the late Edward T. and Dorothy F. (Dussinger) Nicklaus.

He is survived by his wife, Carol A. (Lichty) Nicklaus. They would have celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary on June 17th.

Thomas was a 1959 graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. He attended Millersville University and Franklin & Marshall College.

He was a founding and active member of St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church and past treasurer of the St. Philip's Men's Club and a member of St. Philip's Guys and Dolls Club. He was a 3rd Degree with the Knights of Columbus Council #867 and enjoyed volunteering at their bingo night. He was a former member of the Lancaster Sertoma Club and an active member of the Lancaster Bicycle Club.

Thomas was very proud to have earned the LCHS Citation Alumni Award in 2012. He loved spending time with his family especially at one of his favorite places, Stone Harbor, NJ.

He was a world traveler and avid bicyclist. He had biked across several states and enjoyed bike tours in Europe with his wife.

Retired President of the family business, Hammond Pretzel Bakery, he and Carol make up the 4th generation. He worked at the bakery most of his life, starting as a young man of 16 years old and still enjoyed working and helping in the daily activities wherever needed. Now the 5th generation of the family, operates the business, his two children, Brian Nicklaus and Karen Achtermann.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Carol, are three children, Deborah N., wife of Jerome J. Free, Jr. of Lansdale, Brian M. Nicklaus, husband of Danica N., of Lancaster, Karen N., wife of Karl F. Achtermann, of Lancaster, five grandchildren, Laura, Rachel, and Caroline Free, and Thomas and Joshua Achtermann and a brother, Michael W. Nicklaus, husband of Mary, of Fort Myers, FL.

Relatives and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, April 1st, 2016 at 11AM at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church with The Rev. Lawrence Sherdel as Celebrant. A viewing will be held at Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home 414 E. King St. Lancaster, PA 17602 from 6-8PM on Thursday and again at the church from 10-11AM on Friday. Interment will be in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Thomas's memory to Lancaster Catholic High School Foundation 650 Juliette Ave. Lancaster, PA 17601 or St. Anne Retirement Community 3952 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 17512