James L. Brickson
September 20, 1934 - October 13, 2026
Obituary
Madison - James L. Brickson (Jim or Brick) passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. He was born in Madison on September 20, 1934, the son of Casper and Adeline Brickson. Jim graduated from Madison East High School in 1952. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957 as a signal corp installer on radar equipment at White Sand Proving Grounds, and Fort Churchill Canada. After and before Army duty, he worked at Wolff Kubly and Hirsig Company as an architectural door hardware specialist for 18 years. After that in 1970 he and Alan Shaw left WK&H to start their own business, Brickson-Shaw Inc, for the next 32 years. For 50 years, doorknobs were his life.
James is survived by his sons David (Lisa) of Scottsdale, AZ, and Stephan of Sun Prairie; sister, Charlene Hill of Sun Prairie; and nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Patti in 2022.
A visitation will be held from 12pm to 2pm on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Ryan Funeral Home, 2418 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI. To view this obituary and leave a memory, please visit: www.ryanfuneralservice.com.
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