Philip Brickner

Philip E. Brickner, age 60, of Brookfield, Illinois, formerly of Tiffin, Ohio. Born May 29th, 1963, deceased April 20th, 2024. Beloved son of the late Kenneth Brickner and Marilyn Brickner, nee Lucius; dear brother of Daniel (Doris) Brickner, Theresa (Gregory) Roberts, Angela (Terry) Helmer and Louis Brickner; uncle of many nieces and nephews and their children. Phil graduated from Tiffin Calvert High School in 1981. He worked in Fremont and Geneva, Ohio, as well as Nogales and Phoenix, Arizona as a fruit, nut and produce inspector. Eventually Phil moved to the Chicago area where he was at USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Specialty Crops Inspection Central Regional Office for 28 years, finishing his career as the Central Operations Assistant Branch Chief.

Phil experienced many adventures during his lifetime and loved traveling to all areas of the globe including Hawaii, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, United Kingdom, India, Japan, Newfoundland, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia in Canada. He also spent time exploring many of the national and state parks in the US, including hiking in the Rocky Mountains, and climbing Mt. Shasta and Mt. Whitney in California. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed biking, hiking, canoeing, camping, and attending concerts with his friends. One of his favorite activities was the annual winter and summer campouts with his high school buddies, a tradition that has continued since their high school graduation. Phil was a friend to all and was affectionately referred to as “Uncle Phil” by all his friends’ children and by his nieces and nephews. Most of all, he enjoyed his time with friends and family and, even though he had a busy work schedule, always made the extra effort to attend special family events. He was loved by all and will be missed.

Visitation will be Sunday, June 2nd from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at Traunero Funeral Home, 214 S. Monroe Street, Tiffin, Ohio and will be followed by a memorial service at 3:00 pm. Memorial contributions can be made to The American Cancer Society, Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospice in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, Calvert High School in Tiffin, Ohio, or the charity of your choice.

Arrangements entrusted to Hitzeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 9445 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513.

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