Frank, T.

Family/Spouse: Anderson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

G. married Bricker, Judy K. Judy (daughter of Bricker, Roy Edward and Foreman, Erma Marie) was born on 15 Aug 1948 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 22 Oct 2005 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 26 Oct 2005 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Line Operator for Hella
• Reference Number: BRIC.J003
• Funeral: Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Judy K. Frank, 57, of Sailor Springs, died Oct. 22, 2005, at her residence.

Mrs. Frank was born Aug. 15, 1948 in Clay County, the daughter of Roy E. and Erma Foreman Bricker. She married Gary Frank May 30, 1969.

She had worked as a line operator for Hella, and was a member of Clay City Community Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Tina Anderson and Cathy Shehorn; father, Roy E. Bricker; two brothers, Roy D. and Robert Bricker; and three grandchildren.

Preceding her in death was her mother.

Graveside services were held at Smith Cemetery near Sailor Springs.

Summers-Kistler Funeral Home was in Charge of arrangements.

Buried:
Graveside services were held at Smith Cemetery near Sailor Springs.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BRIC.R003
• _FGRAVE: 156237489
• Military Service: World War II, Corporal, Company H, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry "Santa Fe" Division, United States Army
• Funeral: 22 Dec 2015, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Roy E. Bricker, 94, of Flora passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 at Flora Gardens.

Roy was born November 7, 1921 in Clay County, Illinois, the son of Jerry and Mary (Pettyjohn) Bricker.

He married Erma Foreman on May 25, 1943 in St. Louis, MO. She preceded him in death on June 29, 1999.

Roy was a WWII Veteran, worked as a farm hand, and for over 30 years was a tank truck driver for Abners Trucking, Gasken Trucking and Booth Oil. Roy enjoyed gardening, going to auctions, hunting and fishing and visiting with the grandkids and family.

He is survived by his son, Roy D. Bricker and wife Janet of Flora, IL; son, Robert Dale Bricker and wife Regina of Xenia, IL; nine grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter, Judy Frank, three brothers and two sisters.

Military Service:
Entered active service as a draftee on September 2, 1942 at Chicago, Illinois. After basic training as a rifleman, assigned to Company H, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry "Santa Fe" Division at Camp Butner, North Carolina. Departed the U.S. on May 12, 1944 bound for the European Theater of Operations. Entered combat in vicinity of Moon-Sur-Elle, France on July 11, 1944 and fought through the rest of the Normandy Campaign and the Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe Campaigns. Served as a squad leader (military occupational specialty 1607). Earned the Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal, American Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 1 silver battle star and the WWII Victory Medal. Honorably discharged as a Corporal on November 5, 1945 at the Separation Center, Camp Grant, Illinois.

This information has been posted on the National World War II Memorial's Registry of Remembrances website by Robert Medley Gatewood. It is entered here with his permission.

Source: https://wwiiregistry.abmc.gov/honoree-plaque/?honoree_id=1950206

Roy married Foreman, Erma Marie on 25 May 1943 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri. Erma (daughter of Foreman, Kenneth G. and Dressel, Elizabeth M. 'Lizzie') was born on 9 Sep 1924 in Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois; died on 29 Jun 1999 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 2 Jul 1999 in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: FORE.E001
• _FGRAVE: 83669118
• Funeral: 2 Jul 1999, Summers-Kistler Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Erma Marie Bricker, 74, of Sailor Springs, died June 29, 1999, in Flora.

Mrs. Bricker was born on Sept. 9, 1924, in Sailor Springs to Kenneth and Elizabeth (Dressel) Foreman. She married Roy E. Bricker in St. Louis, MO, on May 25, 1943. She was a member of the Sailor Springs Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Roy E. Bricker; two sons, Roy D. Bricker and Robert Dale Bricker; a daughter Judy Frank; a brother, John "Rob" Foreman; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother.

Funeral services were held at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City with Pastor Brad Harris officiating.

Burial was in the Smith Cemetery in Sailor Springs.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farmer
• Reference Number: BRIC.J001
• _FGRAVE: 24075030

Notes:

Jerry Elias Bricker was born December 25, 1881, in Wayne County, IL, the son of Conrode & Lucinda Bricker. He departed this life on June 4, 1964 at the age of 82 years, 5 months, & 9 months.

He was united in marriage on Jan. 17, 1916 to Mary E. Pettyjohn. To this union six children were born: two sons, Kenneth & Ivan, preceded him in death,, the former while serving his country in World War II.

He is survived by his wife & four children: Mrs. Herman (Evelyn) Sullens, Roy, Mrs. Howard (Helen) Smith, & Harold Bricker.

He spent most of his life in and around Clay County. He was a loving companion and father.

Jerry married Pettyjohn, Mary E. on 17 Jan 1916 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. Mary (daughter of Pettyjohn, Edward Joseph and Walburn, Alice Elizabeth) was born on 8 Jan 1897 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 23 Dec 1981 in Clay City, Clay County, Illinois; was buried on 27 Dec 1981 in Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: PETT.M001
• _FGRAVE: 24075041

Notes:

Mary E. Bricker, 84, Clay City, was found dead in her home at 7 p.m. Wednesday.

She was born in January 8, 1897 in Clay County, IL, daughter of Joseph & Alice Wolbourn Pettyjohn. She married Jerry E. Bricker in Clay City in 1917 & he preceded her in death June 4, 1964.

Survivors include two sons, Roy & Harold; a daughter Evelyn Sullens; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, a daughter, five brothers, three sisters, two grandchildren, and a great-grandchild.

Census:
The 1920 census lists Mary as the daughter of Jerry. She was his wife, not his daughter.

Buried:
Lot 5, 1 Add, Row 3

Notes:

Married:
Jerry's obituary says they were married on January 17, 1916, Mary's obituary says they were married in 1917.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Poultry House
• Reference Number: FORE.K001
• _FGRAVE: 23089771

Kenneth married Dressel, Elizabeth M. 'Lizzie' on 30 Mar 1957. Elizabeth was born on 17 Jul 1893 in Illinois; died on 16 Oct 1963; was buried in Smith Cemetery, Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: DRES.E001
• _FGRAVE: 23089778