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Richard Brisker Obituary
CHARLES TOWN-Richard Franklin "Frank" Brisker passed away December 23, 2019 at the age of 77, after a brief illness.
He was born April 2, 1942 in Wheelersburg, Ohio and graduated from Ohio State University in 1965 with a Bachelor's Degree in Agriculture. He worked for the US Department of Agriculture for a short time. During that time he discovered his true passion, flying airplanes. Frank earned the most advanced flying license, as well as becoming a FAA Designated Pilot Examiner. He also earned his Inspection Authority (IA) mechanic license. He opened a flight school at the Galion Ohio Airport. He taught many pilots how to fly over his career and developed many friendships in the aviation industry.
Following the flight school, Frank began to fly for various medical air transport companies. He was eventually hired to fly for Critical Care Air Transport at Port Columbus International Airport, and then with Med Flight of Ohio based at the Ohio State Airport until his retirement. He served as Chief Pilot and Director of Operations.
Frank is survived by his wife, Judith Eilene Brisker, son, Norman Dean Brisker, daughter-in-law, Jennifer Lynne Brisker, daughter, Eva Annette Brisker and grandson, Matthew James Brisker. Also surviving are brothers Charles Brisker and family as well as Larry Brisker and family. Frank is also survived by dear friend, Leanna Slater as well as many others he touched throughout his aviation career.
He will be Forever Missed.
A memorial service is being planned in Mansfield, Ohio in April.
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James Bettis
September 17, 2022
Frank was a lifelong friend, even though he was 8 years older than I. I remember helping him wax his 40 Ford in Mound Park, just before he left for Viet Nam. He loved to fly. The last time I saw him, he was in Atlanta his way to Macon to test fly a helicopter. I will miss him.
Joyce Jones
December 20, 2020
I was looking up old friends and came across this. I went to school with Eva and swam with both Eva & Norm in high school. I am so very sorry to see this. My deepest sympathy to you both as well as your Mom. It's awful to loose a parent no matter what your age. Please feel free to reach out. Hugs to you both...Take care! ❤ JJ
March 4, 2020
I cherish lots of memories of Frank Brisker starting with learning to fly at 17 years of age in 1971 at Galion Flight Training, his locally famous flight school. He also taught my Dad Kenny, my brother Kirk, and my Uncle Dean to fly. He and my Dad were the best of friends for many years following flight training. They were best known for their antics and practical jokes that they brought to the Skyway Restaurant in Galion. I will miss him and the silliness that he brought to wherever he happened to be. My condolences to Judy, Norm, and Eva.
Dan Schoenman
January 28, 2020
Norman and Family,
(We went to school together at Ontario) I pray that in this difficult time, God will wrap you in his arms and bring you peace and healing each new day.
Valerie Stivenson Harritos
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