Jerome Brickner
Jerome E. “Jerry” Brickner, 83, Marathon, died Wednesday March 9, 2022, at Aspirus Wausau Hospital surrounded by his family on his journey home.
He was born June 24, 1938, in Milwaukee, to Jerome and Pearl (Church) Brickner. On April 11, 1959, he married the love of his life, Grace Wagner, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. She survives.
Jerry was a member of the Army Reserves. He was owner of Brickner Motors, Brickner’s of Wausau and Brickner’s of Antigo prior to his retirement. Going to the cottage, annual trips to Canada fishing with family, and hunting trips out West and in Canada were among his favorite things to do. He loved animals and kids, and dearly loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Grace; their children and grandchildren: Jerry M. III (Jane) Brickner, Wausau, and their children, Janessa Grace (Tom) Ress and Jerry IV; Michael (Cheryl) Brickner, Tomahawk, and daughter, Michaella; Steve (Linda) Brickner, Tomahawk, and their children, Steven (Katie) Brickner, and children, Paityn and Abigail, Melissa (Kurt) Seubert, and children, Madalynn, Quinnlynn and Conrad; Shawn (Joey) Brickner; Melanie (Scott) Heinz and son, A.J.; Maria (Tom) Olson, Wausau, and their children, Thomas Olson, Michael (Kaylee) Olson and children, Alyssa and Braylee and Grace Olson; his siblings, Romayne (Joe) Breaman, Irma, Carol (Jim) Studzinski, Wisconsin Rapids, Lorraine Wilichowski, Minnesota, Ginger Weiks, Marathon, Gail (Steve) Studinski, Marathon, and Vicky Ramsey, Marathon; and sister-in-law, Linda Brickner, Marathon.
Besides his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by an infant son, Bryan; two granddaughters: Tara and Kendra Brickner; two brothers: Raymond and Wayne; and brothers-in-law: Gerald Wilichowski and Bob Weiks.
The funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, March 14, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Diermeier presided. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Visitation was held Sunday from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marathon. Visitation continued Monday from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Gifts from Heaven or St. Mary School.
Many thanks to the exceptional and caring staff at Aspirus Palliative Care.
Peterson/Kraemer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.
Paid obituary 117969
