Funeral services for Chris Bricker on Wednesday
Christopher Jay Bricker, 38, Columbus Grove, died at 10:33 p.m., Feb. 26, 2010, in St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 21, 1971 in Lima to Jay and Pam (Morton) Bricker. On Aug. 13, 1994, he married Tracie Best and she survives.
Mr. Bricker had worked at Grob Systems, Inc., Bluffton, as a fabricator. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Bluffton. He was a member of the Eagles, Columbus Grove. He coached his sons in midget football and wrestling. He was a graduate of Bluffton High School.
Survivors, in addition to his wife, are sons, Austin Dean Bricker and Dakota Jay Bricker, both at home; parents Jay and Pam Bricker, Bluffton; brother, Tyler (Sarah) Bricker, Bluffton; in-laws, Al and Sue Best, Columbus Grove.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Paul B. and Alyce Morton and paternal grandparents, R.G. and Fern Bricker.
Mr. Bricker's funeral will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 3, at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton. Officiating clergy are Rev. Ryan Grace and Chaplain William Herr.
Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, at Chiles-Laman Funeral Home, Bluffton.
Memorials may be made to the Bluffton High School Athletic Boosters.
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