David B. Brickner

David B. Brickner, 68 of Fremont, died on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at his home. He was born on October 1, 1943 in Odessa, TX to Darl C. & Christine (Kraft) Brickner. David was a 1961 graduate of Upper Sandusky High School, he earned his Bachelor of Science at Heidelburg, his Masters Degree at Xavier University and a Specialist Degree from BGSU. In 1967 he married Suzanne Warnecke in Orchard Park, NY and she survives. He was the Director of Student Services for the Fremont City Schools retiring in 2002. David was instrumental in founding the Learning and Liberty Foundation with the Fremont City Schools. Dave was a child advocate, he enjoyed helping any child with a need or just an ear to listen. Dave loved spending time at his nature sanctuary in Tiffin, he respected all living things. He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, former member of Fremont Exchange Club, a member of the H.O.G., the Rutherford B. Hayes Croquet Club, the Fremont Country Club and he was an avid OSU Buckeye's fan. Dave enjoyed riding his motorcycle, boating, spending time with his family, traveling and his grandchildren. Also surviving are children: Seth (Beth) Brickner of Atlanta, GA, William (Angela) Brickner of Berlin Heights, OH, Timothy (Kara) Brickner of Columbus, OH and Alissa Ward of Fremont; grandchildren: Austin Schabel, Ashley Schabel, Jaret Brickner, Derek Brickner, Madison Brickner, Braden Ward, Trenton Ward, Kayleah Brickner, Eliza Brickner, Althea Brickner and Collin Ward. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Diane Patton. Visitation will be on Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont. A celebration of his life will be held on Monday, the 9th at Grace Lutheran Church at 1 p.m. with Certified Celebrant Maureen Pump officiating. A luncheon will be held directly following the celebration of life at the church. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Learning and Liberty Foundation c/o Fremont Board of Education, 1220 Cedar St., Suite A, Fremont, OH 43420 or to Grace Lutheran Church (General Fund), 705 W. State Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420