Hulda Jean Bricker

     Hulda Jean Bricker, 81, formerly of Ellsworth, Kan., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2018 in Pittsburg, Kan. She was born Feb. 16, 1936 in Ellsworth County, Kan. to Rudolph and Hulda (Haase) Nienke.
Hulda married Rolla Dean Carr in Ellsworth on Dec. 24, 1959. He preceded her in death in 1961. She married William RJ Bricker in Ellsworth on March 29, 1974. He preceded her in death in 2013.
     Hulda was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Ellsworth as well as the LWML and VFW Auxiliary.
     Hulda is survived by her son, Phil Carr of Pittsburg; step-daughters, Dody Bricker of Solomon, Kan. and Trudy Lough of Salina, Kan.; sisters, Velma Perez of Gypsum, Kan. and Lois Holtz of Salina; grandson, Cameron Carr; granddaughter, Colby Carr; step-granddaughters, Abigail Lough and Nikki Nestler; step-grandson, Matt Nestler; and several great-grandchildren.
     She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Rolla and William; sisters, Bernita, Doris, Betty, and Edith; and brother, Leonard.
     Visitation is from 9:30 a.m. to noon, Friday, Jan. 5, at Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth.
     Funeral service is at 2 p.m., Friday, Jan. 5, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Ellsworth.
     In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Good Samaritan Society of Ellsworth in care of  Parsons Funeral Home, P.O. Box 45, Ellsworth, Kan. 67439.
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