LOWELL E. BICKNELL, 71, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Sunday August 24, 2008. He was born February 4, 1937 in New Carlisle the son of the late Emmett & Mary (Hales) Bicknell.

He graduated class of 1955 from Tecumseh High School, was on the first Tecumseh football team and a strong supporter of Tecumseh Athletics. He was a land developer and a member of the Board of Realtors, National Board of Realtors and an International Real Estate Appraiser. He was a member of the Clark County Planning Commission. He attended the First United Methodist Church, New Carlisle.

He is survived by his wife, Carol; his children, Jeanie (Fred) Horine, Cherri (Jim) Cramer, Joni (Bob) Cairo, Jamie (Paul) Turpin, Joseph (Sue) Bicknell, Dana (Janie) Bicknell; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; sisters, Lois (Allan) Lake and Wanda Brown; a brother, Louie Bicknell; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Lynda Graziano; granddaughter, Summer Frances; great grandson, Paul Knisley.

Visitation will be held 5-8 p.m. Thursday August 28, 2008 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 15 S. Plum St., Springfield, Ohio 45506.