Dr. Steve Alan Nickell, 73, Stanberry, MO, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Steve was born June 4, 1952, in Maryville, MO, and was the son of Marvin R. and Marjorie (Marcusson) Nickell. They lived in Skidmore, MO, until 1955, when Steve and his family moved to Hamilton, MO. Steve graduated in 1970 from Penny High School.
After high school, Steve attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. On August 12, 1972, he married Debbie Boyer from Amity, MO. To this union three children were born-Jason, Arianne, and Jordan. Steve’s senior year in college and his first year in Vet School were one in the same, receiving an undergraduate degree in Animal Science in 1974. He earned his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree on May 14, 1977, from the College of Veterinary Medicine in Columbia, MO.
Steve, his wife Debbie, and their 7-month-old son Jason moved that same day to Stanberry, MO. They had purchased the mixed practice of Dr. P.E. Kimball, who had passed away May 5, 1977. On May 16, 1977, Nickell Veterinary Clinic came into being.
After 44 years of solo practice, Steve and Debbie sold their business; however, Steve continued to work two days a week to assist in the transition. He fully retired December 30, 2025.
Steve was wholeheartedly devoted to his family, the practice, and the community; he gave generously of his time to his clients, and he always wanted them to do well. He was a member of the Stanberry First Christian Church for almost 50 years where he served as board moderator several terms, taught the junior high and high school Sunday School class, was an Elder of the church for over thirty years, and for approximately the last 10 years he gave the announcements, offered humor, lightheartedness, and bits of wisdom each Sunday morning.
Within the community, Steve served many terms on the Gentry County Public Water Supply District #2. He was elected to the Stanberry School Board for nine-years, and he has been extremely active on the Stanberry Fire Board District.
Steve was preceded in death by his parents Marvin and Marjorie Nickell, his maternal grandparents William and Goldie Marcusson, baby sister Tammy Ann Nickell, paternal grandparents Gay and Jessie Nickell, and his foster sister Margie Madden.
Survivors include his wife Debbie of the home, his three children and their spouses-Dr. Jason Nickell and Dr. Stacey Nickell, Parkville, MO; Arianne Nickell Kopf and Gary Kopf, Kansas City, MO; Dr. Jordan Nickell and Dr. Lauren Hamil, Steilacoom, WA; three grandchildren Brooke, Will, and Paige, a brother Dr. Michael Nickell, and a host of other loving family, friends, and clients.
Although our hearts are broken, we know that the “Lord is near to the brokenhearted.” Psalm 34:18.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25 at the First Christian Church, Stanberry, MO under the direction of Roberson Funeral Home, Stanberry, MO. Burial will follow in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, MO. The family will receive friends from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Stanberry Senior Center, High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry Ministerial Alliance, and/or Stanberry First Christian Church in care of Roberson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 153, Stanberry, MO 64489. Online condolences may be left at www.robersonfuneralhome.com.
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