Robert Lee "Brick" Bricker
1940 - 2019
Robert Lee "Brick" Bricker
1940 - 2019
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BORN
1940
DIED
2019
Robert Bricker Obituary
URBANA - Robert Lee "Brick" Bricker, 78, of Urbana, Ohio passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 in the Dayton VA Hospital. He was born October 1, 1940 in Urbana, Ohio, son of Edna (Neal) and Roy Bricker. Brick graduated from Graham High School in 1958. He also served his country in the United States Army. He later attended Urbana University where he played basketball. He enjoyed fast-pitch softball, playing for the Ohio Cavern Cavemen after which he was inducted into the Fast-Pitch Hall of Fame. He also enjoyed playing basketball, weight lifting, and classic cars.
Brick is survived by son, Ryan (Tami) Bricker; daughter, Elizabeth Tara Bricker; sisters, LaDonna Barger and Carol Monroe; brother, Paul (Jackie) Bricker; grandchildren, Austin, Aaron, and Tyler; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Tristan; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother Roy Bricker.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, 2019 in the VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio; where funeral services will follow at 1 p.m.
Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery, St. Paris. Military honors will be provided by the Pearce Kerns American Legion Post # 120
Following the graveside service, a gathering will be held at the VFW Post #5451 220 E. Court St., Urbana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Building 425 The Fisher House, 4100 W 3rd St., Dayton, Ohio 45428.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.vernonfh.com.
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Jeanne Haytas
October 28, 2024
Back in "79" Bob took a chance on me and hired me at the Market St dept of Grimes. I so appreciated it and thought highly of him. He was really good to me and I was so sad to hear he had passed. Wish I could of talked with him again one more time. Rest peacefully Bob.
Kelly Sekan
January 17, 2024
Miss you Bob.
Mike Devlin
April 21, 2019
Brick was a great teammate. So many stories.
Did I mention. A great teammate
Mike Devlin- 3rd Base
Jimmy Ballard
April 17, 2019
Bob was a classmate from Graham class of 58, we were friends but not very close after we graduated. He always had a smile for everyone that he knew. Prayers for his family and friends.
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Tom Hunt
April 17, 2019
An unforgettable and nice person.
April 15, 2019
I met Bob a coule times as we played in some Graham alumnae
tournaments. ( He was still good then! ) A great competitor, athlete and really nice guy!!
RIP...Larry Baker
Barb Cope
April 15, 2019
A very special man, friend and boss. RIP. You will be missed by so many. Glad to have known you for so many years. Prayers to the family.
Lynn Merica
April 15, 2019
A great guy who always had time for you and was the same everytime you saw him; smiling and polite. It's no wonder he had so many friends. We'll all miss you. Till we meet again. RIP, Bob.
Chuck and Linda Heck
April 15, 2019
RIP
Sheryl Dunlavy
April 14, 2019
He was a wonderful friend and will never be forgotten. An exceptional man!
JAY Brewer
April 14, 2019
HE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO ME AND MY FAMLY. HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL. I WOULD ASK HIM EVERYTIME I SAW HIM IF HE HAD MY CAR ( 57 CHEVY ) WASHED, WAXED AND READY TO GO. HE WOULD ALWAYS SAY ABSOLUTLY, IT IS READY WHEN YOU ARE. HE ALWAYS HAD A SMILE AND NEVER TO NEGLECT TO TALK TO PEOPLE. REST IN PEACE BRICK.
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