Clara L. Bricker, 90, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2009, at her residence.
Born in Taneytown on July 20, 1918, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Bernice R. Bricker. She was predeceased by her older brother John, who died in 1987.
She was a graduate of Taneytown High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Maryland College in 1939. Soon thereafter, she began her career as a teacher with the Prince George’s County Public Schools. She taught typing, shorthand and office skills at Hyattsville High and then at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville for several decades after which she moved into administration.
During her working years she was a member of several professional organizations including Business and Professional Women. She was an avid duckpin bowler and bowled in a league for many years. She also traveled widely.
Upon her retirement, she returned to Taneytown and the house in which she grew up. She was a member of a local bridge circle and the Republican Women’s Club for many years as well as a life member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her nephew, John Samuel Bricker, Jr. and his wife, Carol of Smithsburg, MD, as well as her great-niece, Kelly Ann Bricker, of Berlin, MD and great-nephew, Kevin Andrew Bricker, of Smithsburg.
To them she will always be their beloved “Auntie Ou”, the person to whom family meant everything and who was always there for them no matter what. The Bricker family is what it is today due, in large part, to her love and support. Words haven’t been created to express their gratitude, or their sorrow at her passing.
Clara is also remembered by her long time neighbor, Howard Welty and former co-worker and dear friend, Kathleen Rehanek of Alachua, FL.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Trinity Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church at 38 W. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD 21787 or to the charity of your choice.
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Born in Taneytown on July 20, 1918, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Bernice R. Bricker. She was predeceased by her older brother John, who died in 1987.
She was a graduate of Taneytown High School and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Maryland College in 1939. Soon thereafter, she began her career as a teacher with the Prince George’s County Public Schools. She taught typing, shorthand and office skills at Hyattsville High and then at Northwestern High School in Hyattsville for several decades after which she moved into administration.
During her working years she was a member of several professional organizations including Business and Professional Women. She was an avid duckpin bowler and bowled in a league for many years. She also traveled widely.
Upon her retirement, she returned to Taneytown and the house in which she grew up. She was a member of a local bridge circle and the Republican Women’s Club for many years as well as a life member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her nephew, John Samuel Bricker, Jr. and his wife, Carol of Smithsburg, MD, as well as her great-niece, Kelly Ann Bricker, of Berlin, MD and great-nephew, Kevin Andrew Bricker, of Smithsburg.
To them she will always be their beloved “Auntie Ou”, the person to whom family meant everything and who was always there for them no matter what. The Bricker family is what it is today due, in large part, to her love and support. Words haven’t been created to express their gratitude, or their sorrow at her passing.
Clara is also remembered by her long time neighbor, Howard Welty and former co-worker and dear friend, Kathleen Rehanek of Alachua, FL.
There will be a memorial service on Saturday, March 21 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Trinity Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church at 38 W. Baltimore St., Taneytown, MD 21787 or to the charity of your choice.