Bricco, Aloysius "Loy"

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• Obituary: 27 Oct 2016; APC

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Loy J. Bricco, age 86, died Tuesday, October 25, 2016 peacefully at home after a lingering illness. He was born on August 11, 1930 to the late Leo and Mabel Bricco in Bear Creek. He was united in marriage on April 20, 1949 to Lorraine Spoehr at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bear Creek. He worked for Outagamie County Highway Department for 40 years. He was a grader operator for 25 years and a Crew Foreman for 15 years, retiring in 1990. He was very involved in his community. In 1952 he joined the Bear Creek Fire Department and served as Fire Chief from 1962 until 1986. He continued as a member of the Fire Department for many years thereafter. He served on the Village Board as a trustee for many years. Loy was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose Clintonville Lodge. Loy had a passion for snowmobiling and was instrumental in starting the Trail and Track Snowmobile Club. He was an antique car enthusiast. He frequented many car shows with his 1928 Model A Ford (Jesse) once owned by his parents and his 1951 Ford truck (Orville). He was an avid hunter. Loy and Lorraine spent many winters in Florida to get away from the cold, enjoying the company of their snowbird friends. He was a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bear Creek. Loy was actively involved in the parish as an altar server his entire life. He served on the Cemetery Committee for 20 years, as a Festival Chairman and numerous other projects. He was honorably discharged from the Wisconsin National Guards and also served as a Boy Scout Leader. Loy loved to be with his family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Loy is survived by his wife of 67 years, Lorraine; a daughter, Sandy (Tim) Wanta; a son, Randy (Jill) Bricco; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Bricco; six granddaughters: Michelle (Steve) Stang, Mandy Jensen, Melanie Chally (Troy Bork), Pollyanna (Jason) Knapp, Pascha (Gordon) Zietlow, Mariah (Adam) Pringnitz; thirteen great-grandchildren: Hannah (Lucas) Boldt, Luke Jarchow, Jacob Malliet, Paige Delrow, Breanna Delrow, Hope Bricco, Bryce Chally, Hunter Knapp, Morgan Knapp, Gracie Zietlow, Brodie Zietlow, Brock Pringnitz, Dannica Pringnitz; a great-great-grandson, Landon Boldt due in February; sisters-in-law: Romona Murray and Norma (Bill) Novcaski; a brother-in-law, Bill (Gail) Spoehr; many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a son, Larry; brothers: Domain (Eunice), Leonard (Margie) and John; sisters: Fern (John) Lorge, Gladys (John) Martin, Irene (Bob) VanAdstine and Florence (Bob) Mathewson, an infant brother and sister.
A Funeral Mass in celebration of Loy's life will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bear Creek. Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Memorials may be directed to St. Mary's Bear Creek Prayer Garden.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on Oct. 27, 2016

Aloysius married Spoehr, Lorraine [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: Aft 16 Apr 2011

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Lawrence James Bricco August 26, 1949 - April 16, 2011 Facts Born: August 26, 1949 Death: April 16, 2011 Guestbook Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook. Sign the guestbook Read the guestbook Biography New London. Age 61, died Saturday, April 16th, 2011, after a courageous, inspiring fight against cancer. Larry was born August 26, 1949, son of Loy and Lorraine (Spoehr) Bricco. He was a proud graduate of Bear Creek High School in 1968. He was united in marriage to Barbara Houk on June 7, 1969. Larry served his country in the U.S. Army from 1969-1972. He was employed at Curwood, Inc. for 37 years, retiring in April of 2010. Larry was a former volunteer with the Big Brothers organization, the New London Fire Department and as an EMT for the New London Ambulance Service. Larry was an excellent cook and loved to make amazing meals for family, friends and co-workers. He was most proud of his chili having won many awards in Chili Cookoffs. He was happy to pass the recipe along to anyone who asked and liked to brag about the fact that his chili was made all over the country now. He also was a talented wood craftsman creating many projects that were all given to family members or friends. He was especially proud of 2 cedar hope chests he built. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in New London. Larry is survived by his wife of 41 years, Barbara; three daughters: Michelle (Steve) Stang, Mandy (special friend Jeff Eggers) Jensen, Melanie (special friend, Troy Bork) Chally; parents, Loy and Lorraine Bricco, eight grandchildren: Hannah, Luke, Sydney, Jacob, Paige, Breanna, Hope and Bryce; a brother and sister-in-law, Randy (Jill) Bricco, a sister and brother-in-law, Sandy (Tim) Wanta, his mother and father-in-law, Robert and Leslie Houk, a brother-in-law, Rick (Pam) Houk, a sister-in-law, Debby (Steve) Thompson; three special god-children: Pascha Zietlow, Brian Murray and Dylan Thompson; aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and two brothers-in-law: Skip and Bill Houk. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 20th at 10 a.m. at United Methodist Church, corner of Oshkosh and Pine Streets, New London with Pastor Lucretia Fehrmann officiating. Burial will be in Floral Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Cline & Hanson Funeral Home, New London from 4 until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, and at the church on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established. We would like to thank Pastor Lucretia for always being there for us over the past 2 years. We also would like to thank all the special people from the Martha Siekman Cancer Center who treated us like family. A special thank you to Dr. Guenther and Jennifer and Theda Care At Home for their compassionate care. What Cancer Cannot Take From You It Cannot Take Away Your Faith Shatter Your Hope Or Lessen Your Love It Cannot Destroy True Friendship Invade the Soul Or Take Away Eternal Life It Cannot Conquer Your Spirit Funeral Service Wednesday April 20, 2011, 10:00 a.m. at United Methodist Church Click for Map and Directions Memorial Networks™ Partner Provider: Memorial Solutions , All rights reserved. | Funeral Home Website by Memorial Solutions

Sandy married Wanta, Timothy [Group Sheet]