Nicholas John Szabo Jr. was born April 13th, 1944 in Hinsdale, Illinois to Evelyn Constance (Najmolovski) and Nicholas John Szabo, Sr. He passed away at his home in Cheyenne, Oklahoma on Saturday, August 22nd, 2026 at the age of 82 years, 4 months and 9 days.

Nick spent his childhood in Downers Grove and Westmont, Illinois. He graduated from Westmont High School in 1962. Nick found employment at various places in states including Illinois and Wisconsin before settling in Minnesota in the early 1970's. He later met a woman by the name of Janice (Haider) at a dance and they were later married on July 29th, 1972 in Finland, Minnesota. They made their home in Finland, Minnesota while Nick was employed with Reserve Mining Company as a crane operator. After the plant ceased operation, he was a charter captain on Lake Superior as well as owned and operated a bait shop. Nick then attended tech school where he received his associates degree in Civil Engineering. Together he and Janice moved to St. Paul, Minnesota where he found employment with the Minnesota Department of Transportation. They later moved to Circle Pines, Minnesota before his retirement.

Having family in the Roger Mills County area, Nick and Janice came down for a visit and returned to Minnesota having a new residence in Cheyenne, Oklahoma and needing to pack and move. In 2010 they made the move where they spent their retirement years. Nick enjoyed fishing, fly tying, camping, riding his motorcycles, and spending time with his family and friends. Nick was always the center of attention and shared a story that at least contained some truth to them.

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marsha Bartels; twin grandsons, Rilee and Jeffrey Szabo; sister-in-law, Deb Szabo; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Nick is survived by his wife, Janice, of the home; 4 children, Sara Szabo, Nicholas John Szabo, III, Janna Szabo, and Eva Szabo; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; brother, Paul Szabo and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.