Harold Bricker
December 07, 2009
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Harold Bricker, 85, passed away on December 7, 2009. He was born on March 30, 1924 in Greenfield, Iowa to Glenn and Berniece Bricker. He served in WWII in the Army and received a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He married Eleanor Irene Johnson on April 27, 1947. He was employed for 40 years with United Telecom/Sprint in Greenfield and Newton, Iowa and Overland Park, Kansas.
Harold enjoyed his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, golf and bowling.
He is survived by his wife Eleanor; daughter, Denise (Al) Essman of Des Moines; son, Bill (Linda) Bricker of Joplin, MO; grandchildren, Brad Essman, Brady Essman, Barrett (Mary) Essman, Dan (Tina) Bricker, Matthew Bricker and Kyle Bricker; great-grandchildren, Katherine, Zachary and Eva Essman. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, Marie Westphal and Blanche Mensing.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m. at Legacy Pointe, 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle in Waukee. Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 11 at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Greenfield, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for the Legacy Pointe Foundation and the Greenfield American Legion.
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Johnne Syverson
12/11/2009
Dear Denise, Al and Family -
I have been thinking of you all day today as you lay Denise's father to his final rest. While life takes many uncertain turns, we can rest assurred that God loves us and truly has our best interests at heart, even when it does not feel that way.
May God richly bless you and comfort you during these times.
Warm regards,
Johnne Syverson
Judy Johnson
12/10/2009
I was so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. I always enjoyed visiting with you and you have been a great comfort to me over the years. You have been very understanding. I am sorry I cannot come to Iowa at this time right now a little busy but I have all of you in my prayers.
Joyce and Rick Chapman
12/10/2009
Dear Denise, Al and Family, We are saddened by the news of your father's passing. He accomplished great things during his life and is a member of the revered "Greatest Generation" for very obvious reasons. When my dad passed, I felt that I needed to be the strong family oak tree, but I'd just lost my roots. Please take care during this difficult time. Blessings to you, your mother and family. Love, Joyce and Rick
Ken Larson
12/10/2009
Eleanor
You have our deepest sympathy with the passing of HAROLD.
Ken and Evie Larson
Naples, FL
Helen Limbaugh
12/10/2009
I inquired about the roads as I really wanted to come to visitation tonight. Eleanor I
send you my sympathy---It's tough---I know you had a long marriage for which I am thankful, but that time went so fast. I do not have enough words to express my thoughts for you tonight. You are in my prayers, Helen L.
Jo Johnson
12/10/2009
Although it has been many years since I last saw Uncle Harold, I remember his kind and gentle nature and good sense of humor--but I guess he needed that sense of humor to cope with all those Johnsons.
We will miss him and are sorry we let too many years go by without seeing him again.
Aunt Eleanor, I hope you have the support and love you need during this time as you were such a comfort to me when Mom passed. I wish I could be there for you now.
We love you and send you and your family our love and prayers.
Ted and Tammy Torstenson
12/09/2009
We are so sorry to hear about Harold. We are thinking of you and hope the Good Lord will hold you close and you feel His undying love and comfort.
Dwayne McClelland
12/09/2009
Eleanor and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We so much enjoyed visiting with Harold and you.
We are wintering in AZ, so will not be able to attend the services for Harold.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Dwayne and Priscilla McClelland
Keith Hurmence
12/09/2009
I know what a hard time this is. I lost Betty to cancer in April and realize that there isn't much that anyone can say that would confort you at this time, but I want your family to know that your have my heartfelt sympathy.
Keith Hurmence