James C. (Jim) Bricker, 76, formerly from Celina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at his home in Waynesville, OH.

He was born on June 4, 1946, to Willard and Loretta (Heitkamp) Bricker.

Jim was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School. He earned an engineering degree and an MBA from the University of Dayton. After college, he served honorably in the Air Force (Foreign Technology Division). He retired after a career in equipment design.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Bricker.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Linda, daughter Julie (Bricker) Dilulio and son-in-law, Darren Dilulio, and a grandson, Marcus Dilulio; 2 sisters, Dottie (Bricker) Miesse and Linda (Bricker) Chapman and nieces and nephews.