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Larry G. Brickner

1935 - 2019

Larry G. Brickner obituary, 1935-2019, Shepherd, MI

BORN

1935

DIED

2019

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Berry Funeral Home

106 W. Wright Ave

Shepherd, Michigan

Larry Brickner Obituary

Brickner, Larry G.; age 83 of Shepherd, passed Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Masonic Pathways of Alma. Larry was born October 29, 1935 the son of Lawrence and Irma (Parker) Brickner. He was a member of the CSA in St. Louis and enjoyed hunting. Larry was a truck driver for over 30 years. He served in the Army and married Kathleen Simmer on July 2, 1955. Larry is survived by 3 daughters Sue (Terry) Beetley of Vestaburg, Sandy (Gary) Harrier of Ithaca, and Brenda (Mark) Mortensen of Breckenridge; 6 grandchildren Bryon and Corey Beetley, Brandon Harrier, Alesha Paulsen, and Bradlee and Katie Rose Mortenson; 7 great-grandchildren; sisters Gillene Weller of St. Louis and Cheryl (Bob) Smith of Freeland; and several nieces and nephews. Larry is preceded by his wife Kathleen, both his parents, and brother Aaron Brickner. Services for Larry will be Wednesday, October 23 at 11 a.m. at Berry Funeral Home with Jean Thrush officiating. There will be visitation on Tuesday, October 22 from 4-8 p.m.

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Published by Morning Sun from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20, 2019.

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Vesta Morgan/Keeler

October 22, 2019

Larry you knew me as a little kid at the St Louis Church many years ago. I've remained best of friends with your sister, Gillene. May you Rest In Peace.

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Betty Coffell

October 19, 2019

So sorry to learn of this, I met Larry n Kate in the 70's, very nice n friendly people, the best!. God Bless the family!. Betty Coffell

Randy Brickner

October 18, 2019

Most memorable time with Larry,( and Larry, when you read this you'll smile) back in 1965/6 at Island Park Brickner Reunion, You gave me my first "fast ride" on a motorcycle (Suzuki 250 X6 Hustler)and your 1965 GTO , both to the dismay of my parents. I was 8th grade. Hot roddin',s in Brickner blood. Rest in Peace , "Cowboy"...you made a difference.

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106 W. Wright Ave, Shepherd, MI 48883

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106 W. Wright Ave, Shepherd, MI 48883

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