Cameron C. Nicholas

Cameron Charles Nicholas, 42, of Cook, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. A celebration of life service will take place at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cook. An evening visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20 at Cook Covenant Church and again at 10 a.m. before the service at Trinity Lutheran Church. In lieu of gifts or flowers, please consider making a donation in Cameron’s memory to MNSWCA.org in support of mental wellness for children and families as we honor Cam’s generous legacy. Arrangements are with Mlaker Funeral Home of Cook.
Cameron was born to Charles “Chuck” and Shirley Nicholas of Cook on June 21, 1984. From a young age, he was curious about how things worked and enjoyed taking things apart to discover how they fit together. He was always reading, entering other worlds through books, and loved learning. He graduated from Cook Elementary and High School and attended Oak Hills Bible College, University of Wisconsin-Superior and Mesabi Vo-tech, studying process controls. He worked as a shift manager at McDonald’s, for Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a customer service representative, and then as an Electrical Service Repair Technician at Minntac U.S. Steel Corporation. An example of his zeal for learning was evident in that he studied for and passed the electrician’s exam without formal electrical job experience.
Cam was a protector, for family, friends, and his community, through his calming presence and his work as a volunteer EMT. His Eagle Scout project was creating a shelter out on the cross-country ski trail, and he spent many years as a lifeguard at the Cook pool. Cam loved cooking and smoking meat for friends, creating things for friends and family with his 3D printers, sharing his beautiful singing voice, giving beyond generously to help whomever was in need, and caring for others. While Cam could be a man of few words, often offering up only an “indeed,” there lived worlds of compassion and curiosity inside of him. His friends appreciated both his quirky ways of lighting up a room and his empathetic ability to understand unspoken needs and surprise them with gifts and great support. And if you took the time to listen, Cam would elaborate on the most unique and interesting topics.
Cam was an intense hobbyist, following in the footsteps of his beloved Uncle Steve. He would annually 3D-print and donate hundreds of Christmas toys, and his love of caring for others and all things Star Wars merged as he became a central figure in the Rise of the Podcast community. Cam was proud to be a lead sponsor of the 2026 Excalibur Con, helping to raise thousands of dollars for the mental health of children through MNSWCA.org while providing community spaces for all ages to pursue hobbies of collecting and connecting.
Cameron was the loving son of Charles “Chuck”; faithful brother of Trevor and his wife, Renee Nicholas; loving nephew of Steve, Tami and Jim Nicholas; devoted cousin of Amanda Wood, Braden Johnson, Ella Rehm, Leslie Nicholas, Carah Nicholas, Emma and Ja’lon Sventek and their daughter Amarie; and proud uncle of Ethan and Everett Nicholas.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Loren and Mariann Wood and Lindy and Betty Nicholas; mother, Shirley Nicholas; and uncle, Loren Dean Wood Jr.
While our hearts are heavy with his passing, we take comfort in knowing that he is with Jesus and his loving mother who passed away just two days earlier.