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Vance Bricker Obituary
Vance Bricker
Lexington resident, 87
LEXINGTON - Vance M. Bricker, 87, of Lexington died on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Avamere in Lexington, surrounded by his loving family.
A memorial book signing will be from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
A private graveside service with military honors will be prior to the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
A celebration of life service will be11 a.m. Friday at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Rev. John Strackbein, officiating. The service will be live-streamed via the Grace Lutheran Church Facebook page.
He was born on June 14, 1935, in Paxton to James M. and Emma (Crook) Bricker.
Vance married Dorothy Langmecher on Oct. 9, 1955.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Lexington; his children, Vance Ryan Bricker of Lexington, Alan Bricker of Kearney, Bruce Bricker of Holdrege, Laurie Hamit of Greeley, Colorado, Shelly Pietenpol of Lincoln and Kevin Bricker of Ashland; thirteen grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
Memories and Condolences
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Marlene Cupp
August 16, 2022
Vance and I worked together for the City of Lexington for years and I am sorry to learn of his death and send my sincerest condolences to his family.
Terry Phillips Duffy
August 5, 2022
My memories of Vance are all so warm. He was always such a nice gentle kind person to everyone. I am honored to have known him for just a little while in my high school years and honored that he stayed in touch. My heart is sad for Dorothy but in awe of their long beautiful life together and what they accomplished together with their family. I am also sad for all of the kids to loose such a great father but I know they will cherish the many many memories he gave them.. He will be watching from heaven. May God keep all of you in his arms and bring you peace in time. My thoughts & prayers are with everyone of you.
Scott Schoneman
August 4, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Helen Rima Landell
August 4, 2022
Condolences to the Bricker family. RIP Mr. Bricker.
Bill Podraza
August 4, 2022
Vance was a great assistant city manager. He
Helped me transition into the role of city manager something I had not done before. He frequently would come up with new ideas which were incorporated into the city’s ways of doing business. I was happy to see him get the job of city manager after I left. It was fun for me to follow his tenure in that role. He filled in admirably. He was a great co-worker and friend. Adios amigo
Chuck Scripter
August 3, 2022
Vance was a person that God has blessed me to be with in Lexington!!!!!!!
David Ziska
August 3, 2022
A splendid man was Vance. We had the privilege of meeting him and Dorothy at numerous HS football games in Aurora alongside Kevin and Anita. A kinder man would be hard to find. Our deepest sympathies to the Bricker family. Vance will be missed. God bless you all. The Ziskas
Scott Bricker
August 3, 2022
Uncle George will be greatly missed, May God bless and comfort you all in this time of sorrow.
My heart is saddened for all.
Tracey A Nelson
August 3, 2022
To all of the Bricker family - your dad was such a nice man, such a generous and loving person. I will always remember him. Great neighbors and church friends, and then we moved into your house on Kiowa Lane. Great memories of all of you. May George rest in peace and May God comfort you in your loss. Love and hugs to all of you.
Mark Blue
August 2, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Laurie, Shelly, and Kevin (whom I affectionately called "Brick" in high school. It's always a sad day when losing a parent and my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Marcia Holtz
August 2, 2022
We are sorry to hear about Vance. He was Rods teacher in Shelton many years ago and I was a city employee for many years. He was a great guy and will be missed.
Brian Neben
August 2, 2022
My sincere condolences for your loss. Mr. Bricker often was a substitute teacher when I was at Lexington High School around a decade ago. I remember walking into class one day with the new Tom Clancy book to read and it turns out Mr. Bricker was reading the exact same book. We both had a good laugh about how a 70-year-old man and a 17-year-old student would have the same reading material.
Chris Anderson
August 2, 2022
Thank you for your service in so many ways, Vance. Rest in peace and joy.
Doug Keller
August 2, 2022
Vance has been a good friend to me for many years. I always enjoyed his wonderful smile and positive outlook on life. Vance will be missed by many, the world was blessed to have him. Doug Keller
Nancy Harms
August 1, 2022
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. Cherish the memories that you have made over the years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Nancy Harms and Gerhart Wehrbein
Bonnie Otte
August 1, 2022
I worked with Vance at the City Office in Lexington and he definitely had a personality and character like few others. He joked with us and offered help and empathy when needed. He loved his family dearly and shared the sentiments often. My life is better by sharing in just a small part of his. RIP Vance.
Sarah Taylor
August 1, 2022
Our most heartfelt condolences to you, Dorothy and family. Jon and I have such wonderful memories of great fun, especially those endless summer shenanigans at Lakeside TGIF couple's golf! May our thoughts and prayers comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Margaret Bader
August 1, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dennis & Cheryl Burnside
August 1, 2022
Sending loving thoughts to Dorothy and the family during this sad, difficult time.
Sara Maloley
August 1, 2022
In loving memory of a wonderful man. My condolences to all His family and friends. Memory Eternal
Karmajo (Cox) Hill
August 1, 2022
So sorry for your loss! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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