Herman Joseph Bricker, 79, passed away Sunday Nov 03, 2019, at 1pm, from natural causes at the Drumright Nursing Home in Drumright Oklahoma.
He was born March 31st, 1940 to Paul Bricker and Christine (Berens) Bricker in Gorham Ks. He was the oldest of 4 boys.
In Herman’s early years he worked at the Gorham Co-Op. And later in life he was a hard worker in the Oilfield of Russell Ks, where he worked at a few different companies as a Roustabout hand.
On October 14th, 1972 he was united in marriage to Patricia Ann (Karst) Bricker. With this union they were blessed with 2 children; Sandra and Christopher.
Herman’s free time was mostly spent with his 3 grandchildren. But He spent countless hours sitting on the Saline River fishing for catfish with his family. He also loved hunting and working in his garage doing woodworking. His grandson Craig loved playing pranks on him. His grandson Jakob enjoyed organizing and cleaning up his garage while his only granddaughter Kiera enjoyed it when “Pops” would let her paint his toe nails and put bows in his hair.
Herman is preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Christine Bricker and his 3 brothers, Gary, Cecil & Phil.
He is survived by his wife Patty, of the home. Daughter Sandy Boos of Russell Ks and significant other Tom Batt, son Chris Bricker and wife Shani of Cushing Ok, along with his 3 Grandchildren. Craig Boos and wife Victoria of Wichita, Ks. Grandson Jakob Boos of Hays Ks and Granddaughter Kiera Bricker of Cushing, Ok.
Herman was a hard worker, very loyal family man and he had countless friends and family members that will truly miss him.
Celebration of Herman’s Life will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, November 8, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. A Memorial has been established with Russell Rough Riders. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.