Marian Naomi (Stratton) Bricker

Mrs. Marian N. Bricker, 83, of DeWitt, Iowa, died Sunday morning, December 4, 2016, at Genesis Medical Center-East Campus, Davenport.

Mrs. Bricker, the former Marian Naomi Stratton was born July 14, 1933, in Des Moines to Floyd and Opal (Blakley) Stratton.  She graduated from the former Woodside High School in DesMoines.  Prior to her marriage she was employed by Younker's.  Marian was united in marriage to Robert L. Bricker on June 18, 1954, in Des Moines.  The couple moved to DeWitt in 1962 where they raised their family.  Marian was also employed by Central Community Schools as a food service worker for over 30 years.  Her husband preceded her in death in October 14, 1997.

She was a member of the United Methodist Church of DeWitt.  Marian loved reading, crossword puzzles and doing crafts.

Surviving are children, Steve (Sandi) Bricker of Cedar Rapids and Karen (Paul) Norton of Bedford; granddaughters, Amber Bricker and Laicey Norton; brothers, Floyd Stratton of Des Moines and John (Elise) Stratton of Seattle; nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband, Marian was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, James and a sister-in-law, Donna Stratton.

The family will receive friends at Schultz Funeral Home, DeWitt, from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2016.  A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at the United Methodist Church, DeWitt.  The Rev. Tom Boomershine will officiate and burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.  

Condolences may be expressed and a photo tribute viewed at www.schultzfuneralhomes.com.