In Memoriam: Honoring the Legacy of Our Founder


 

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of IncredibleBank’s founder, Ron Nicklaus.

 

Ron Nicklaus purchased River Valley State Bank in 1983. He was actively involved in the Bank until the day he passed away.

 









Ron’s passion for community service, innovation, and the development of personal connections has left a lasting mark that we are committed to upholding in our business. As we navigate this loss, we remain dedicated to honoring his legacy by staying true to the values he instilled within our company.

Todd Nagel, IncredibleBank President and CEO said, “The most impactful lesson I learned from Ron is to be kind to everyone – always. Ron’s humility was remarkable, and I will strive to follow in his footsteps.”





Ron’s sons, Todd and Greg, worked closely with their father and mother, Kay, both in farming and in banking. They joined IncredibleBank in the 1990s before obtaining majority ownership in 2002, where they have continued to lead with the same values and integrity of their father and mother. “Our father’s legacy will be in the people he helped, not just the businesses he grew. He was eternally grateful for all those who chose to work for or do business with him, and he worked hard to ensure he never let the people who trusted him down,” said Todd and Greg in a joint statement. “In turn, we are forever grateful that we had him as a role model in our lives.”




In his memory, we are reminded of the tremendous impact he had on our organization, the community, and the lives he touched. We invite you to read a more detailed tribute to Ron Nicklaus in the obituary linked below, as we remember and celebrate the remarkable journey he undertook.

https://www.waidfuneral.com/obituaries/ronald-nicklaus

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Nicklaus family during this time. We extend our deepest condolences and gratitude for sharing Ron with us. Let us all join hands in preserving and continuing his legacy.