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GLEN DAVID BRICKEL, 41, OF EXETER Glen David Brickel, 41, of Exeter Township, died July 24, 2012 in Reading Hospital and Medical Center, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was the husband of Michele E. (Poorman) Brickel whom he married April 8, 1995. Born February 25, 1971 in Pottstown, he was a son of David R., husband of Marilyn M. (Toy) Brickel of Exeter Township and Linda R. (Stonesifer), wife of Ronald L. Church of Pottstown. Glen was a 1990 graduate of Pottsgrove High School and was a graduate of Reading Area Community College, where he earned an associate's degree in Automotive Technology. He was employed for 17 years as an automotive technician, working for, Tom Masano, Reading; Fred Beans Ford, Boyertown, and John Kennedy Ford, Pottstown. Most recently, he was employed as a support specialist with Assetworks, Wayne for the past five years, last working July 24. Glen was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Exeter Township. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and car races at Maple Grove Raceway. Glen loved Wildwood and most of all, spending time with his children. In addition to his parents and wife, he is survived by three children, Tiffany E. Brickel, 18; Korey D. Brickel, 15, and Courtney L. Brickel, 11, all at home. Other survivors include his four siblings, Richard L, husband of Jennifer L. (Martz) Brickel of Pottstown; Stacey M. Church of Pottstown; Nicholas P. Church, husband of Sarah Burke-Church of King of Prussia, and Melissa M. Church of Stowe. Also surviving are his paternal grandparents, Carl P. Brickel, Jr. of Leesport and Maryellen Hivner of Exeter Township; Mary Hivner of Exeter Township and two nieces and two nephews. Glen was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Joseph F. and Doris T. Stonesifer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Catharine's Church, 4975 Boyertown Pike, Exeter Township. A viewing will be held from 8:30 a.m. until the time of service in the church. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memorial Park, Exeter Township. Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA 19611, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Kuhn Funeral Home (at the above address) to help the family defray funeral costs. For online condolences, visit www.kuhnfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Mercury from Jul. 26 to Jul. 29, 2012.

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Rose Krahn

September 11, 2012

Richard & the Brickel family: I was saddened to hear the news about Glen. I appreciated his help with our fuel issues last year. His passing leaves an empty place in your family. May God's love touch you in the weeks & months ahead as your memories of him keep him alive in your hearts.

Karla Jones

August 23, 2012

Dear Brickel Family,

Although I never met Glen, I always felt as if I had. Glen was always patient and willing to help me whenever I had a problem and would even come in early to help me finish and understand whatever we were working on. I will truly miss Glen, he was one of a kind.

Karla Jones

August 23, 2012

Dear Brickel Family,

Although I never had the pleasure of meeting Glen personally, I always felt like I had known him for a long time. Glen was my shoulder to lean on when times got tuff with the onset of our implementation of FuelFocus. He taught me alot in a short amount of time. He will be truly missed.

Darlene Lombardo

August 21, 2012

Michelle, Tiffany, & family

We are so very sorry for your loss. We cannot imagine your sorrow. With deepest sympathy.

God Bless
"Sammie"
The Lombardo Family

Forrest Heiderick

August 8, 2012

Dear Brickel Family: We are truly sorry for your loss; you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Ben Hendrix

August 7, 2012

Dear Brickel Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Glen for the last five years when ordering parts and needing technical support here in Georgia. Glen always had a cheerful word to say and was always ready to lend a hand. I am sure he will be greatly missed. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

Carin Copeland

August 7, 2012

It is with my deepest sympathy that I write this note. I was very sad to hear this news about Glen. There are no words that can ease the grief felt by those that were the closest to this gentle man.

From the time I met him at the Orange County implementation that we worked on together, I considered him a very good friend. He was always pleasant and positive, even on the worst of days. He always explained the why behind the answers I needed to give customers so I could better understand the functionality of FuelFocus. He never let me down when we worked together and he never changed that support during the trials of trying to implement FuelFocus up here in Alaska. I will truly miss him.

Dave Johnson

August 7, 2012

Dear Brickel Family,
So sorry for your loss. Glen was indeed helpful and patient. I enjoyed working with him and was truly impressed with his knowledge. I can't imagine how much he will be missed both personally and professionally.

Tony Rios

August 7, 2012

Please accept our sincerest condolences on the death of Glen. Tony Rios and the entire Information Technology department - City of El Paso, Texas

Debbie Bier

August 7, 2012

To Glen's family:
I worked with Glen several times on our Fuel Focus system and had only worked with Jill prior to then. He quickly reassured me by being so totally competent, helpful and understanding - that I quickly figured out that I had nothing to worry about. Nothing can prepare families for such a sudden loss and he went much too soon. My sympathies to all of his family. Remember all the good things about him to ease the pain of his sudden passing. God bless all of you.

Karlee Bretthauer

August 7, 2012

While I never met Glen in person, I did have the honor of working with him remotely. What stood out to me the most was how willing he was to help, and how kind and patient he was with everyone he worked with. He will be missed.

Mike Phillips

August 7, 2012

I have worked with Glen on several occassions regarding fuel. He has always been an up beat and easy going person to work with. I will miss the raport we shared.

Liz Eckman

August 6, 2012

Dear Brickel family,

It is incredibly difficult to describe the profound loss, sorrow and sadness felt with Glen's passing. It is hard, if not impossible, to send any words that could bring comfort. Please know he will always be remembered and never forgotten.

I am very thankful to have known him as a friend, co-worker and fellow rider. He was always cheerful, forever kind and gracious to all of us at AssetWorks.

It doesn't feel right going back to work in the office knowing he won't be there with a happy greeting and a quick cheerful smile.

With great sympathy, I wish the best to you, his family and friends.

Melissa Figura

August 2, 2012

Dearest Marilyn and family,

I am so VERY sorry for the terrible loss of your precious son Glen. Praying that God gives you the strength to get you through your grief. You are so much in my everyday thoughts and prayers. My sincerest sympathy to you and all the family.

Melissa Figura (YMCA Wed. instructor)

Kim Moleski

July 31, 2012

Your soul has always been gentle and sweet dear Glen. Our hearts are full of sorrow to know you were taken too soon. Praying for peace to heal the broken hearts of your family. Kim Moleski and family

Lee Christensen

July 31, 2012

Dear Brickle Family,

I cannot begin to express the pain this loss has caused me. My most sincere wishes go out to Glen's wife, his children, his parents and siblings.

What a blessing it is to have knoown Glen for the short year we worked together. I regret I could not have attended his funeral as I am in Texas but I had the great privdlege to have worked with him over the last year. He was my teacher as I learned a new fuel system but more so a mentor in his wonderful way of dealing with people. Glen is honest, patient, cheerful, dedicated, full of integerity and willing to share all he knew. I could always call him when I was in the field somewhere desperate for direction and he would be a calming comfort with the answwers I needed.

My heart hurts so in his loss.

I was sent the picture of Glen finishing the 2 pound burger and that is how I will remember him untill we are reunited in the next life.

His death and loss to us is, I believe, a birth in the hereafter where he will be happily engaged untill he is reunited with his beloved wife and children, his parents and siblings and his friends of whom I am proud to one.

Glen you are gone but not forgotton.

Lee Christensen
New Braunfels, Texas

Sonya Watts

July 30, 2012

Dear Dave,
Words cannot express the sorrow felt during this tragic time. My deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family and my thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 30, 2012

Marilyn, Dave and Glens family,
So sorry that I am unable to attend todays service. You are in my thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy from myself and the staff at Maple Grove Raceway. Sincerely,Marilyn Leh

mike akins

July 30, 2012

Glen was a man of many talents,but patience and humor are the things I remember best about him.He had a great laugh and a wonderful sense of humor.
We had a lot of adventures together and I will miss him deeply.Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Liz

July 30, 2012

Dear Dave, My Sympathies, for you and your Family, in rememberance of your Beloved Son!- Liz frm - Red Barn, Rdg, PA

Deb Hadley

July 29, 2012

Dear Brickel Family,

My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. There are really no words to express how deeply Glen will be missed.

I had the pleasure of working with Glen for a little over a year now at AssetWorks. During that time, I have come to know him as not just a co-worker, but as a friend. Glen was always kind and patient in answering my endless stream of questions. He was such a gentle soul who was quick with a smile, never complained and was always eager to help, no matter how busy he was. I will miss our end of the day chats and sharing photos and stories of our kids. He was so very proud of his kids.

May you find comfort and strength in the family and friends who surround you and may your memories bring you peace. You are in my heart and in my prayers.
Deb Hadley

"Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that are happy."

Donna Kessler

July 29, 2012

Glen was the soul of patience and kindness. He was a good man and perhaps the nicest man I ever knew. I will miss him and I know that he will be missed by everyone at work. I hope his family finds peace and the memories of his love give them strength.

July 29, 2012

Korey & Family,

So very sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers are with all of you during this difficult time.

Exeter Football Parent

Marcie Doty

July 29, 2012

To my dearest family:

I'm shocked and saddened by the news of our Glen. We are sending our thoughts and prayers to Michelle & kids, David, Marilyn, Linda, Uncle Carl, Aunt Doots(MaryEllen),and the rest of our family. We love you all dearly! Glen held a very special place in the hearts of many....may his memory always be cherished!!

We shall miss you Glen.


Cousin Marcie, Mark,& Family

Ilan Shalit

July 29, 2012

Throughout the years I've worked with Glen, I've witnessed an exceptional professional team-worker with outstanding motivation and care. Glen's work was highly appreciated by clients and suppliers as he knew how to solve critical issues with proficiency and patience.
The entire Roseman family is shocked by this unexpected tragedy. We wish strength and comfort to his wife and kids in these difficult moments.
Our warm condolences are also extended to Glen's colleagues in AssetWorks.

We will all miss him!

Ilan Shalit & Roseman Engineering
Tel Aviv , Israel

Dorie Juhasz

July 29, 2012

Dear Brickel Family, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Dorie (Richards) Juhasz and Family.

Tom and Lisa Littleton

July 27, 2012

To Michele and the entire family:
Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Our Deepest Sympathies.

Percy Rucker

July 27, 2012

My deepest to sympathies the Brickel family. He will truly be missed by all that knew him. God bless.

Percy Rucker

Melissa Nally

July 27, 2012

Michele and Kids, Meredith and I are thinking of you and praying for you in this difficult time....so shocked and saddened by Glen's untimely death....we are so very, very sorry.....

Maggie and Mike Mirenda and kids

July 27, 2012

Michele and kids, I will miss Glen/your Dad very much. A truly wonderful man. A gentle giant. I am honored to have known him and spent time in his life.

Gene & Jerrie Corbo

July 27, 2012

We are devastated by the death of Glen, I guess God needed a good and special person in Heaven. Our Love and Sympathies go out to Michele and Children.

Maureen DiSario

July 27, 2012

Michele, Tiff, Korey and Courtney,

We are so deeply sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers and have our deepest sympathy.

The DiSario Family

Jay Cordell

July 27, 2012

I feel lucky to have known and worked with Glen. He is one of the nicest people I have ever met and I learned a lot from him. May God bless the Brickel family and give them strength.

July 27, 2012

Dear Michele and Family,
Our sincere sympathies go out to you in tragic time. Our prayers are with you. Wendy, Brian and Sean Rolland

Dick Pennington Joe Kessler

July 27, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the Brickle and Church families.

Kris Magrowski

July 27, 2012

Tiff and family, so sorry to hear about your dad. My deepest sypathy to you and your family ..you are in my thoughts.

Tia Weidenhammer

July 27, 2012

Dave and Marilyn:

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It is so hard to lose a loved one so sudden..I know. Just know that you and your family are in my prayers.

Jill Coffin

July 27, 2012

We will all miss Glen as he has touched so many of our lives. I have worked with Glen since I started at Assetworks in 2008. He was not only my coworker but a dear friend who would always listen to me especially when I was having a horrible day. He never had a bad thing to say about anyone and would go the extra mile to help anyone. I have never met anyone that was so dedicated in what he did. He had so much patience and no matter what the situation was he was always level headed and calm. This is a characteristic not many of us possess. Glen was truly an exceptional individual and I am glad I had the opportunity to know him. He will be in all of our hearts that had the pleasure to know him.

I will keep all of you in my prayers!

Jenna Sychterz

July 27, 2012

Tiff and Family,
My deepest sympathies to all. When I read about Glen's death in the paper, my heart broke for all of you. As time passes, I hope you find solace and peace in the wonderful memories you have of your father.

Love,
"Coach" Jenna

Juli Bertin

July 27, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you Brickel Family.

Melanie LaSelva-Hart

July 27, 2012

Dave, Marilyn, Michele, Uncle Carl and all of the Brickel Family . . . I was deeply saddened to read Glen's obituary in this morning's paper. Please know that I will be keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. Love, Melanie

Ed levengood

July 26, 2012

My deepest sympathies to all of the family.I worked next to and raced next to glen for a number of years.He will be greatly missed !!!

Nikki Linfoot

July 26, 2012

Michelle and family- Sorry for the lost of your husband, friend and loving father. May God's love guide your family through this difficult time. As you heal, please remember that friends and family will be there to support you all. God Bless.

Chris Dailey

July 26, 2012

Upon hearing of Glen's passing I as very saddened. What a genuine nice guy he was. I remember when we were kids and him being so proud to show off his great lego creations, or the many laps we drove around his yard on the go cart.
My thoughts go out to the family and the children. Glen was such a wonderful person who would do anything to help another. He will be missed.

Bill & Jean (Comtois) Vorchak

July 26, 2012

We are shocked and saddened by the news of Glen's death...words cannot express. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Bethani Shilladay

July 26, 2012

My deepest sympathies go out to you all. Glen was a classmate at Pottsgrove and I remember how sweet and kind he was. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. It is rare to find someone with such a generous and fun nature. I'm so sorry for your loss. Glen was one of a kind and taken much too soon.

Deanna Godfrey-Verbanic

July 26, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about Glen's passing. We went to high school together and he was always sweet and kind to everyone. I hope your great memories of Glen will keep your heart full.

July 26, 2012

Dave, Marilyn and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dave, Nina Rowley & Family

Cynthia Smith

July 26, 2012

I want to send my prayers to the Brickel family. I was going home that night through Mt. Penn and Glen was lying in the road. I was early on the scene. I just wanted to let the Brickel family know that I stood near him and prayed for him and waited until help had come. Seek GOD in this difficult time. I am truly sorry for your loss.

July 26, 2012

We were saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry we are. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

~ Steve and Dianne Weber

Greg Jenkins

July 26, 2012

You will be sadly missed by me my friend. The many end of the day coversations about the wife and kids, bike talk, sunday get me connected calls and so much more. My deepest sympathy gose out to your family in this moment of sadness. Your network admin and fellow road warrior from Assetworks. Greg Jenkins

It's been a whole day and you have been here all day. I know because I can hear your laughter on the phone with the client your explaing something to. Now it's time to go and there's no one her to suht the lights off for me when I roll out. No one to say Aaa I'm still here...I'm going to miss you GB.

EXTER FOOTBALL PARENT

July 26, 2012

To the Brickel Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss, our thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Kelli Rosenberger

July 26, 2012

Dave & Marilyn, my deepest thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Deanna Davidson

July 26, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with the Brickel family and the AssetWorks family.

My deepest condolences on your loss.

Brian and Janell Hoffmaster

July 26, 2012

It is with heavy hearts we send our love and prayers at the loss of your husband and dad.

Chris Leister

July 26, 2012

Oh Michele - I am so sorry to hear of Glen's passing. It was way too soon. There are no words to relay how much my heart is breaking for you and the kids. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the kids and the whole family.

Judy Toy

July 26, 2012

Marilyn and Dave,

I am so sorry to hear about your dear son Glen. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Keith Feldman

July 26, 2012

I cannot express how sorry I am to hear about this. My thoughts go out to you and your family. I was very lucky to have known and worked with him.

July 26, 2012

Michele,

My deepest sympathies to you and your family. May God bless you with the stregnth to get through this. You are in my prayers.

Phyllis Napkora

Joe Basile

July 26, 2012

Dear Michele, Tiffany, Korey, and Courtney,

I am truly saddened by Glen's death. Glen was more than just a coworker; he was an amazing person. I have worked with Glen since he started at AssetWorks and never saw someone dedicate himself to an entirely new career with such dedication and vigor. Glen gave 110% of himself every day and his loss is being felt not just by his AssetWorks family but also by the friends he has made with our client base across the country.
Her passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of everyone who knew him. Glen's memory will always remain deep within my heart.
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you all.

July 26, 2012

My deepest sympathy to the Brickel family. You will be in my thoughts.

July 26, 2012

Michele and Family, We cannot express how sorry we are. There are no words as to how much of a loss this is to everyone. You are in our prayers. Love Don Kelly and kids.

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