Mr. Nicholas Van Deusen, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017, at the age of 80.
Nick was born to parents Glyndon and Ruth Van Deusen on February 7, 1937 in Rochester, New York. Nick graduated with a B.A. from Williams College. After serving briefly in the US Army, Nick followed his passion and began work as an on-air personality for a classical music radio station in Indianapolis. He went on to have a career in the insurance industry. Upon retirement, Nick travelled frequently, always in search of a gourmet meal and a great bottle of wine.
Nick is survived by his sister Nancy Yates; son, Philip Van Deusen, daughter and son-in-law Sarah and Ethan Flynn; and three loving grandchildren, Henry, Tommy, and Mia Flynn.
A memorial will take place on Saturday, September 9th at 2:00 p.m. at Traditions at Solana (7721 Battery Pointe Way, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240), in the chapel on the 3rd floor of the facility. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Nick’s life.
Peggy Huffman-Walters says
My Deepest Sympathy to you and your family of a wonderful gentleman. I worked with Nick at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and you would never find a person so thoughtful, helpful and kind. God bless you all and may Nick RIP.
Elise Lawrence-Mundy says
Oh my…..Nick was such a wonderful character at Blue Cross.! Those were the days, as they say…. Blessings to his family.
Paula Fike-Daum says
Nick was such a great co-worker. He was brash and brilliant, and I learned so much from him. My deepest condolences to you, Phil and Sarah.
Robert Hillman says
Nick was in underwriting at Anthem when I first started my career with the company. He is one who taught me the business. Extremely fair, incredibly smart and quite the debater. I feel blessed to have known him.
Gina Horton says
I worked with Nick at Acordia Local Government. He was my underwriter and taught me so much! He was fun to work with and one of a kind! I have many fond memories and tons of funny encounters with him! After we retired, I would see Nick at the YMCA in Fishers daily! RIP Nick!
Terry Reynolds says
I drove Nick to work for several years. You can only imagine the conversations we had. A brilliant mind and connoisseur of the highest caliber
Gary Hinkle says
Behind the wry smile and the twinkle in his eyes was a brilliant man who was always calming & willing to help. Always gave me new perspectives. My condolences to his family.
Susy bishop says
Nick and my mother Wanda were good friends at traditions. She worried about him everyday. She passed last weds. So they are together again Condolences
Sherri Rhodes says
I would often see Nick jogging on Lantern Rd in Fishers. Always admired his endurance. I also worked at anthem when he was an Underwriter.
Our deepest condolence. God Bless.
Susie Cummins says
I met Nick while working at BCBS ,,, and in past would see him at Milano Inn. We would catch up and share a bottle of wine. RIP Nick ✌ðŸ¼