Brickner Funeral Home

05/10/2024

Glenna J Saum of Van Wert, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 10, 2024 at the age of 71.
Glenna was born on April 11, 1953 in Van Wert, Ohio to Robert Dunlap and Betty (Davis) Dunlap. She was a graduate of Lincolnview high school in 1971. 
 Glenna spent the majority of her life, caring for children; mostly in home. All of the children she cared for became part of her family. She loved seeing her “kids” all grown up with their families. She also joined many church activities, mostly for children. Over the last several years, she attended Pioneer Christian Ministries.
One of her ways to be involved and helping was encouraging people through social media. She always prayed and gave uplifting words on social media to those who needed them.
Glenna was blessed with one daughter, Janine Saum of Van Wert, grandson, Reese and granddaughter Catanna, both of Van Wert, a bonus, great granddaughter, Caleah Thomas, brother Glenn Dunlap of Fort Wayne, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceding Glenna in death were her parents and sisters, Roxann Thompson-Robinson and Robin Kimmel.
Family and friends please join us to celebrate Glenna at Brickner Funeral Home. Visiting hours will be Monday, May 13, 2024 from 4 PM to 7 PM and Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 10 AM to 11 AM, funeral following at 11 AM.

09/12/2021

Thomas Charles “Charlie” Brickner, age 76 of Van Wert died Wednesday, September 8, 2021. He was born June 22, 1945 in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Carl F. and Madge (Angevine) Brickner.

He is survived by his daughters, Aimee (Rich Rodriguez) Brickner of North Garden, VA, Major Virginia Brickner of Anchorage, AK and Sarah (Philip Maxon) Brickner of Galena, OH; Twin brother, Jim Brickner of Van Wert; Nephews, Carl Brickner of Tipp City, OH and Michael (Katie) Brickner of Wilmington, DE. Grandson, Robert “Bobby” Charles Brickner Rodriguez of North Garden, VA.

At age 16, Charlie and Jim assumed an active role in Brickner Funeral home and ambulance service when their father, Carl F. Brickner, died suddenly. They have continued the funeral business and grew the ambulance business into a major operation.

Charlie graduated in the class of 1963 from Van Wert High School and then attended Ohio Northern University branch campus at Celina (now Wright State). From there, he went on to attend the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (class of 1967/1968) and received his Ohio Funeral Directors and Ohio Embalmers licenses in 1968. Charlie was recognized by the Ohio Funeral Directors Association for his 50 years of service award in 2018.

Throughout the years, Charlie has been very active in the Van Wert community. For over 40 years, Charlie held multiple roles on the board for Wee Care Learning Center. He was President when they built their current building on Van Wert Decatur Road. Charlie was active in the Van Wert Lions Club for more than 50 years receiving the Melvin Jones Fellowship award. He was also a Life member and Past Governor of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1320, Life member of Knights of Columbus Council 6034, Life member of Elks 1197, Life member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and an usher for many years. He was also a member of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association. Charlie was able to continue his high school band experience by playing tuba in both the Van Wert Area Marching Band and the Van Wert Community Band for many years.

Charlie was quite the character and prankster. If your paths have ever crossed, we hope the memory leaves you with a smile or even a laugh.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM Monday, September 13, 2021, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church with Rev. Keith Stripe & Rev. Chris Bohnsack officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call at Brickner Funeral Home Sunday, September 12, from 2 - 8.

Preferred Memorials are to the Wee Care Learning Center and Van Wert Area Community Band.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Charlie, please visit our floral store.

Memorial Tree

09/11/2021

Today we would like to do something kind of different for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 🇺🇸.

We would like everyone to share a memory that they have from 9/11 or share any kind words and sentiments below about 9/11.

Please anyone and everyone share below.

09/06/2021

Wishing you a safe and Happy Labor Day!

09/02/2021

See you Downtown!

Don't forget tomorrow is our First Friday Event, September 3rd, 2021. We are featuring our Wag Around Downtown walk. It's not too late to register for this event. The walk will start at 6:00 PM in Eugene Bagley Alley. All proceeds go to Van Wert County Humane Society Shelter. We would like to give a special thank you to Truly Divine Brewed Expressions - Cafe Remember When Photography LLCVan Wert Area Chamber of Commerce J Collection Bridal Midwest Sportswear DECOR & MOORE Gift Shoppe

08/30/2021

Today is

We want you to know we are here for you.

08/23/2021

This is really cool !

08/17/2021

Willie C. Eddins, Jr., age 74 of Van Wert died at Van Wert Health Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 2:15 PM. He was born September 12, 1946, in Starkville, Mississippi the son of the late Willie C. and Clara (Boyd) Eddins, Sr. On August 1, 1970, he married Patricia Evans who survives him in Van Wert.

He is also survived by his son Damon (Shanette) Eddins of Van Wert; Siblings Herman Eddins, Gaines (Dina) Moran, Curtis Eddins all of Van Wert, Evette Williams and Yvonne Moran both of Starkville, Mississippi, Nazola Bayless of Columbus, Ohio, and Doris (Ted) Kelly of Van Wert; Grandchildren DeShaum Eddins, Sharayah Eddins, and Kaleb Groover all of Van Wert.

He was preceded in death by his granddaughter Shanesa Eddins and siblings David Eddins, Dessie James, and Deliteus Moran.

Willie had been employed by ODOT in the clerical department and was also a former employee of the Van Wert Chrysler Amplex plant and the Lima Tank Plant. He was a 32nd. Degree Mason in a Fort Wayne Masonic Lodge, Past Commander of Van Wert American Legion Post 178, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803 Van Wert, and Van Wert Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1320. He had proudly served his country in the US Army and then as a member of the Ohio National Guard.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, August 20, 2021, at Brickner Funeral Home with Rev. Victor Watts officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery with military rites rendered by the combined Honors Unit of American Legion Post 178 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5803. Friends may call at Brickner Funeral Home Thursday, August 19, from 1 - 7 and on Friday 1 hour prior to services.

Preferred Memorials are to the Salvation Army.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Willie C. Eddins, Jr., please visit our floral store.

08/13/2021

Little by little, we let go of the loss, but never the love.

08/10/2021

A look back at a historic school.

Just in time for back to school!

08/06/2021

Janet D. Becker, age 87, of Van Wert died at 2:40 AM Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Van Wert Manor Nursing Home. She was born December 4, 1933, in Spencerville, OH the daughter of the late Carl and Mary (Masters) Rhoades. She married Robert "Bob" Becker who preceded her in death on December 20, 1999.

She is survived by her children Lori Becker of Van Wert: Alan (Dawn) Becker of Bradenton, Florida: Grandchildren Michael (Keri) Kasza of Bowling Green, Ohio: Adam (Mandy) Becker of Lutz, Florida: Ryan Becker of New Port Richey, Florida: Ciara (Jordan) Becker of Van Wert: Great Grandchildren Emma, Owen, Ian, Bexlea, Theo: Brother; Mike (Sandy) Rhoades of Toledo, Ohio: Sister-in-Law Marcia Stevens.

Janet was a long-time employee of First Federal Savings and Loan Bank of Van Wert. She was a member of American Legion Post 178 Auxiliary of Van Wert. She loved all of her family and their times together. She enjoyed playing Bingo and being with her "Bingo Family".

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Brickner Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call at Brickner Funeral Home from 2 - 7 Tuesday, August 10 and on Wednesday 1 Hour prior to Services.

Preferred Memorials are gifts to the Van Wert Fire Department.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Janet D. Becker, please visit our floral store.

08/02/2021

Who is eligible for Military Funeral Honors?

Military members on active duty or in the Selected Reserve.
Former military members who served on active duty and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.
Former military members who completed at least one term of enlistment or period of initial obligated service in the Selected Reserve and departed under conditions other than dishonorable.
Former military members discharged from the Selected Reserve due to a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty.