Donald Joseph Bricko, of Antigo, died Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was 69 years old.
He was born March 22, 1947 in Clintonville, son of the late Delmer and Lorraine (Pomeranke) Bricko. He married Diane Flood Haskin, and they later divorced. He later married Ruth Pelky, and they were divorced.
Mr. Bricko was employed as a production machinist/CNC operator at Waukesha Bearings. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He was a US Army veteran, and served in the Vietnam War.
Survivors include a daughter, Angela (Sam) Wierzba of Antigo; a son Del (special friend Cory Thompson) Bricko of Antigo; 8 grandchildren, Nathan, Shana, Casey, Lexi, Aiden, Maddie, Marcus, and Lily; a great-grandson, Bentley; 2 sisters, Gloria (Bob) Andres of Antigo, and Cindy (Harold) Widder of Phlox; a brother, Roger Bricko of Antigo; a daughter-in-law, Lori Singer of Shawano; and his former wives, Diane and Ruth.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Veronica Widder; a brother, Terry Bricko; and a niece, Stacey Widder.
Local military veterans will perform military honors for Mr. Bricko at Peaceful Valley Park on Saturday at 1:30 p.m. A celebration of life party will take place at Three Jokers on Saturday at 2:00 p.m.
Strasser-Roller Funeral Home is assisting the family.