Lance Bickel

Lance Christopher Bickel, age 52 of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Circleville, Ohio quietly passed away on November 30, 2015. He was born on January 6, 1963 to Jerry and Margot Bickel. Lance was a graduate of Circleville High School. He enjoyed cooking, gardening, and cheering on his favorite sports teams. He was formerly employed at SweetBay Supermarkets in Bradenton and Kroger in Columbus. He was preceded in death by his mother; Margot. Lance is survived by his father; Jerry (Joyce) Bickel of Somerset, Ohio, brother; Leif (Beth) Bickel of Circleville, niece; Dominique (Bickel) Ater, nephew; Nicholas Bickel, great nephew; Ashton Ater, his Starling Family, longtime family friend; Michael Schirippa and by many close and loving friends, and his dog Carlos. The family will receive friends of Lance for a celebration of his life on January 8, 2016 from 6-9 p.m. at Watt Street Tavern in Circleville. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in Lance’s name to you local animal shelter or rescue group. Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.