Priscilla Dawn Brickley

Priscilla Dawn (Brinneman) Brickley, 84, of Craigville passed away at 4:55 AM Thursday, June 18, 2015 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center. Priscilla was a lifelong resident of Wells County retiring from Franklin Electric in 1992 following 22 years of service. She graduated in 1948 from Lancaster Central High School as class valedictorian. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Bluffton. Priscilla was a former Worthy Matron Chapter #48 and Past Page of the Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star. Mom was born on July 28, 1930 to Albert and Lala (Wells) Tarr. She was married to Franklin Brinneman, who preceded her in death in 1970 and later married Robert Brickley, who resides in Craigville, on November 26, 1976. She is survived by sons Larry Brinneman Florence, KY and David (Rita) Brinneman of rural Bluffton, brother Max (Irene) Tarr, Paoli, IN, aunt Stella Benzinger, Bluffton, four step-children Sandra (Michael) Thoele and Gale (Marlene) Brickley both from Junction City OR, Cheryl (James) Hunt, Eugene, OR and Diane (Pat) Oetting, Fort Wayne, 4 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and many step grandchildren. Priscilla is preceded in death by her parents, brother Ralph Tarr, sister Marilyn Irey and a grandson Steve Brinneman. Calling hours will be held on Saturday June 20, 2015 from 2-8 PM at Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton, IN. Funeral services will be held on Monday June 22, 2015 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Pastor Steve Bard will officiate. Burial will follow at Elm Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be expressed in Priscilla’s memory to First We Care Fund at First Methodist Church. Friends may express online condolences at www.thomarich.com.