Nicolette “Nicki” Klein
Nicki Klein, District Administrator for Rotary District 5650 & dedicated Rotarian, passed away August 14th, 2026.
Lincoln South Rotary is hosting a gathering to celebrate and remember the life of Nicki Klein, a cherished friend, dedicated Rotarian, and beloved member of the District 5650 family.
The event will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the Lancaster Room at Venue Restaurant in Lincoln.
For many years, Nicki served Rotary District 5650 with extraordinary dedication, helping clubs, district leaders, and countless Rotarians navigate the details that keep Rotary moving forward. More importantly, she built lasting friendships throughout our district and touched the lives of many through her warmth, kindness, sense of humor, and unwavering commitment to service.
We invite friends, family, Rotarians, and all who knew Nicki to join us as we share stories, memories, laughter, and reflections. Together, we will celebrate the impact she had on our lives and the legacy she leaves behind.
Whether you worked alongside Nicki, served with her in Rotary, or simply enjoyed her friendship, we hope you will join us in honoring a remarkable woman whose presence made our district and our communities stronger.
Honor Nicki's Legacy Through The Rotary Foundation
Nicki believed deeply in the power of The Rotary Foundation and was especially passionate about District Grants, which help Rotary clubs create lasting impact in our local communities. At the family's request, Rotarians wishing to honor Nicki's memory are encouraged to make a memorial gift to The Rotary Foundation.
To make a donation in memory of Nicki:
- Visit the Rotary Foundation donation page: Donate to The Rotary Foundation
- Select Annual Fund-SHARE as your designation. This is the option Nicki would have chosen because these gifts help support future District Grants and Rotary projects throughout District 5650.
- Check the box: "I would like to make this donation in honor or memory of someone."
- Select "In memory of" and enter Nicolette Klein.
If you would like the family to be notified of your gift, enter:
- Gretchen Bren
- gretchen.bren@rotarydistrict5650.org
I will ensure that notification is shared with Nicki's family.
- Enter your donation amount.
- If you have a Rotary.org account, consider signing in before completing your gift. Memorial donations still count toward your personal Rotary Foundation recognition and future Paul Harris Fellow milestones.
- Complete the remaining steps for contact information, payment details, and submission.
Thank you for helping honor Nicki's legacy through a cause she cared about deeply. Every gift will help continue Rotary's work of creating positive change in our communities and around the world.
If you or a fellow Omaha West Rotarian have recently experienced a loss or health challenge and feel comfortable sharing the news with your Rotary family,
please contact Sarah Clark at executivedirector@omahawestrotary.org.
