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Helms Funeral Home - DecorahJacob Bricker Obituary
Jacob Doren "JD" Bricker, age 84, of West Union, Iowa, passed away Sunday October 5, 2025, from an accident.
Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Ossian Lutheran Church with Pastor Daryl Schultz presiding.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Saturday morning.
If you wish to send a memorial, please write the check to Ann Bricker.
Full obituary to follow.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Upcoming Events
Oct
25
Visitation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Ossian Lutheran Church
305 Jessie Street, Ossian, IA 52161
Send FlowersOct
25
Services provided by
Helms Funeral Home - Decorah