Donald V. Bricco, age 74 of Clintonville, passed away peacefully at his home with Mary at his side on May 4, 2025.
Donald Victor Bricco was Born February 10, 1951 to Victor and LaVerne (Hansen) Bricco in New London, Wisconsin. He graduated from Clintonville High School with the class of 1969. He later served our country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War from February 4, 1971 through April 19, 1972; at which time he was honorably discharged. Don was united in marriage to Chris Fritz from 1974-1984; he later married Mary Prentice on October 26, 1988.
Don enjoyed sports cars, bicycling, watching sports on TV and taking Ginger for walks at various nature parks. He was a classic rock music lover and was also an addicted “Farkle” dice game player. In his earlier years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and shooting darts.
Don worked alongside his brothers, Dick and Deaner, for many years in their shared business, 3D Plaster & Drywall. The trio was known for their excellent workmanship as well as their very witty sense of humor.
Don is survived by his life partner: Mary Prentice
Sisters: Patty Trieglaff (Jack Severns), Linda (Dave) Myers, Lucinda (Henry) Kelly & Mary Jo (Jeff) Johnson
Brothers in law: Wayne Poole & John Johnson
Numerous nieces and nephews
A very close group of high school buddies
His dog, Ginger, whom he spoiled often
Don was preceded in death by his parents; an infant son, Samuel D Bricco; brothers, Richard Bricco & Deaner Bricco; Sisters, Jennie Johnson, JoAnn Krueger, & LeAnne Poole; brothers in law, Jerry Krueger & Donald Wormington.
The family would like to thank the ThedaCare Cancer Care staff, the Line Draw Chemo Department, Dr. Zachowski and Dr. Brockdorf; as well as the Appleton VA Clinic and Dr. Greta Grube; for all of the wonderful care given during Don’s two years of battling cancer.
Memorial services will be held at 6 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at the Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral & Crematory, North Location, 53 N. Main St. Clintonville, with the Rev. Shelly Klemp officiating. Military honors will be conducted following the service by VFW Post #664, American Legion Post #63, and American Legion Auxiliary Unit #63, all of Clintonville.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday at the funeral home from 4 PM until the time of service.
The Eberhardt-Stevenson Funeral Home & Crematory, Clintonville is assisting the Bricco family.
An online guestbook is available at eberhardtstevenson.com.
Comments