Adam J. Brickner, 75, of Tiffin, died Sunday evening May 18, 2008 at St. Catherine's Care Center in Fostoria.

On January 17, 1933 in Tiffin, he was born to Adam P. and Ida (Little) Brickner. He married Jeanne M. Peer August 2, 1952.

Survivors include his wife Jeanne of 55 years, 13 children, Linda (John) Johnson, Sue (Rick) Fretz, John (Carol) Brickner, Tim (Diane) Brickner all of Tiffin; Patti (Chuck) Vandergrift of Mishawaka, IN; Tom (Darlene) Brickner of Atlanta, GA; Joel (Shellie) Brickner of Aiken, SC; Julie Brickner of Tiffin; Adam P. (Maryann) Brickner of Delta, OH; Jennifer Brickner of Highland Hills, OH; Terry (Neil) Badertscher of Covington, GA; Tina Campos of Johnstown, PA; Sonia Gill, 26 grandchildren, Randy, Mary, Angie, Kevin (Jessica) and Sarah Johnson, Ryan, Anna and Greg Fretz, John Jr. (Kari), Justin, and Joseph Brickner, Kelly (Scott) DeNeve, Christopher (Lauren) Vandergrift, Gene Geoble, Andy Brickner, Anthony Brickner, Joshua and Jamison Brickner, Adam, Hannah, Noah and Seth Brickner, Beau, Jesse and Logan Badertscher and Jamarkus Griggs and 5 great grandchildren, Jaythe Mizen, Tandon Lemmon, Jewelie Scherger, Laura and Zachary DeNeve.

Mr. Brickner was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Eugene Brickner, sisters, Melvina Brickner and Irene Dible, and a great granddaughter, Gracie Brown in 1994.

Adam was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School, class of 1951 and attended Heidelberg College. He was a past Tiffin City Councilman in the late 1960's, Safety Service Director for the city of Tiffin in the early 1970's, salesman for various companies around the area and retired in 2007 from the Better Business Bureau after 12 years of service. Throughout his lifetime he was known for his commitment to foster children and their placement. He was the president and founder of Caring for Kids and worked with Hickory Farms Homes in placement of children throughout northwest Ohio. He enjoyed camping with his family, traveling, playing poker, an avid Cleveland Indians, Cleveland Browns and Ohio State Buckeye fan, coached Tiffin Rotary D-League baseball for over 30 years. Adam will be remembered for his devotion to his faith as a Mass reader, distributor, past member of the Cursillo Movement, Catholic Charismatic Renewal, Liturgy and Pastoral Council.

A Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 22, 2008 at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Rev. Nicholas Weibl and Rev. Jerry Nowakowski concelebrating. A Rosary will be prayed 15 minutes prior to mass. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family 2-4 and 6-8 PM, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, OH, 44883, 419-447-2424. A Christian Wake service will be 7:45 PM.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Catherine's Helping Hands or a charity of the donor's choice.