Robert Dale Bricker, age 77, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Sunday morning, August 4, 2024, at Clay County Hospital.

      He was born June 8, 1947, in Clay County, the son of Roy Edward and Erma Marie (Foreman) Bricker.  He was united in marriage to Regina Ann Allison in 1967, and together they have shared 57 wedding anniversaries.

      Bob had worked numerous years in the oil field prior to retiring from North American Lighting in Flora after 23 years.  He enjoyed time spent fishing, golfing, woodworking, gemstone digging, and hunting—especially coon hunting.  He always looked forward to spending time with his family.

      He is survived by his wife: Regina Bricker of Xenia; 3 daughters: Pamela Hall of Louisville, Bobby (Lance) Osborne of Xenia, and Tambra (Greg) Matthews of Fairfield; grandchildren: Gena (Josh) Enlow, Frank (Brittany) Shadwell, Hanna Shadwell (fiancé Victor), Alexis (Dalton) Williams, Hunter Osborne, Zachary (Annie) Matthews, and Nicholas Matthews (Evelyn Crowley); 7 great-grandchildren with another on the way; sisters-in-law: Janet Bricker, Connie Hilderbrand, Phyllis Allison, and Dee Strange; brother-in-law: Gary Frank; and numerous nieces and nephews.

      He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister: Judy Frank; a brother: Roy Bricker; mother-and-father-in-law: Dave and Fern Allison; 2 brothers-in-law: Laverne Strange and Jim Allison; and nephews: Wayne Allison, Anthony Strange, and Jeff Strange.

      A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday evening, August 9, 2024, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Private interment will take place in Elmwood Cemetery in Flora at a later date.  Memorial donations are suggested to the Mid-America Transplant Family House, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com