BAIRD-FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

FAX 260-726-7172

EMAIL bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Charles Max Bricker, age 74, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Leo passed away Wednesday November 3, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Portland on December 19, 1946 the son of Frank and Mary (Upp) Bricker. He was married on November 18, 1967 to Connie L. Rockwell and she passed away on April 20, 2010. He then married Janet Ruger on March 25, 2020 and she survives. Max was a retired mechanical engineer with Service Champ. He served in the US Navy, was a 1964 Portland High School graduate, member of American Legion Post #409, was a hospice volunteer at Parkview Hospital and member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

Surviving are his wife Janet, two sons Charles Bricker (wife LeeAnn) of Zionsville and Cullen Bricker of Indianapolis, one brother Paul Bricker (wife Karen) of Portland, three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday November 8, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland with Pastor Tom Ream presiding. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery with military graveside honors. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 – 3:00 PM and one hour prior to the services. Memorials can be made to any Veterans Organization (Wounded Warrior, Tunnel 2 Towers Etc.)

Online condolences at www.baird-freeman.com