Nicholas Scott McNiel, of Oxford, passed away suddenly on October 10, 2016 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. He was born in Flint, MI on Aug. 4, 1981 to Donald and Lana McNiel. He was raised in Frankenmuth, MI and graduated from Frankenmuth High School in 2001. He was 35.

Nick was an avid deer hunter and outdoorsman. He enjoyed boating, barbeques, and spending time with his wife, children, family and friends. He was a family man, through and through.

He was also a committed and passionate loan officer for Quicken Loans and Wells Fargo since 2007. His personality was truly one of a kind. His love for people shined bright with every conversation he initiated. Few could resist his charm and sense of humor.

He will forever be cherished by his wife Stephanie, the love of his life, and children Ethan (9), and Reese (4). He is also survived by parents Donald and Lana McNiel, brother Steven (Jennifer Shaheen) McNiel, and sister Summer (Jeff) Robinson, nieces Charlotte, Evelyn, Paige, Peyton, his nephews Jack, Collin, River, Mother-in-law Sue Rapin, father-in-law Brian (Alice) Simpson, sister-in-laws Heather Simpson and Madison Simpson and lastly his brothers from other mothers Erik Hall, Bryan Smith and Chris Wisinski.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the college fund of Ethan McNiel and/or Reese McNiel at: P. O. Box 381 Oxford, Michigan 48371

A Celebration of Life took place Oct. 14 at Palazzo di Bocce. To leave condolences visit www.LynchFamilyFuneralDirectors.com