I’m sorry to hear of Mr. Bickel’s passing and offer my condolences. He was a wonderful teacher and took a particular interest in my education.
I was a student of Mr. Nickel’s at OCHS class of 1989. I graduated Eastern Kentucky University and went on to work in Washington DC for several of our senators and congressmen. I am now running a government and political affairs program for an organization here.
Some classes were more difficult than others for me. Mr. Bickel’s class was one. Even though he made the course interesting, it didn’t come easy for me to learn. Mr. Bickel knew this and would allow me to come in early to go over the lesson plan if I didn’t understand what was taught in class. He also arranged for an upper classman to help me. I worked and studied a lot, but I don’t think I would have even passed without his help.
Mr. Bickel was THE best and I will never forget him. He was the first teacher that helped me to apply myself toward a goal that was beyond my current capability and succeed. No one had ever expected that of me and no one ever gave me the resources to achieve it either.
Again, I’m sorry for your loss, but I hope when you read a story like mine and recall your own memories you will be comforted by his kind, loving memory. He was a man who positively impacted many people.
He was my daughter, Christian’s , teacher. Fantastic teacher,friend, and highly respected by all of us. He was one of the truly wonderful teacher who made all his students reach. He will be missed.
Very sad news today as i have great memories from soph year chemistry with Mr . Bickel.
As his student I was very lucky to be given his patience and kindness and unbelievable gift to motivate and push me .
This class was challenging and he was a huge part of me enjoying the work and wanting to understand sciences in the future .
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Mr. Bickel was my chem teacher my sophomore year at Trinity. I had a great time with him. He was helpful and very kind. I’ll never forget how he would always talk about being a Kentucky fan and hated UofL. He would always say red was an ugly color. It was funny. We pulled a prank on him by turning in our assignments in red or UofL folders. He would look through the folders with gloves on. Rest in peace good buddy.
I never had the opportunity to have him as a teacher but he knew who I was. I walked thru the hallways one morning he pulled me aside to talk to me about wrestling. I’ll never forget seeing him on my senior night after a tough loss. He spoke to me in front of the bleachers and among many things he said it will all be all right. Another moment where the littlest thing can go the longest way. Also he made me a winter hat that I still take with me on backpacking trips. Thank you Mr. Bickel for being a lighted voice in darkness and giving me warmth in a cold world. Rest easy now sir we will carry you forth!
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Brian Davis • Aug 18, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Rest In Peace Mr. Bickel
“Watch your bunsen burner & 10/4 good buddy!”
Daniel Millington • Aug 12, 2017 at 6:22 pm
Cheers to a fine man and funny enough Mr.B it’s raining today so it’s not Saturday it’s wet.
Kerri Leininger • Aug 12, 2017 at 5:51 pm
Dear Bickel Family,
I’m sorry to hear of Mr. Bickel’s passing and offer my condolences. He was a wonderful teacher and took a particular interest in my education.
I was a student of Mr. Nickel’s at OCHS class of 1989. I graduated Eastern Kentucky University and went on to work in Washington DC for several of our senators and congressmen. I am now running a government and political affairs program for an organization here.
Some classes were more difficult than others for me. Mr. Bickel’s class was one. Even though he made the course interesting, it didn’t come easy for me to learn. Mr. Bickel knew this and would allow me to come in early to go over the lesson plan if I didn’t understand what was taught in class. He also arranged for an upper classman to help me. I worked and studied a lot, but I don’t think I would have even passed without his help.
Mr. Bickel was THE best and I will never forget him. He was the first teacher that helped me to apply myself toward a goal that was beyond my current capability and succeed. No one had ever expected that of me and no one ever gave me the resources to achieve it either.
Again, I’m sorry for your loss, but I hope when you read a story like mine and recall your own memories you will be comforted by his kind, loving memory. He was a man who positively impacted many people.
May he Rest In Peace.
Natalie Jacobs Munn • Aug 12, 2017 at 10:00 am
He was a wonderful and inspiring chemistry teacher when I was a student at Oldham County High School.
Louisa davis • Aug 11, 2017 at 9:20 pm
He was my daughter, Christian’s , teacher. Fantastic teacher,friend, and highly respected by all of us. He was one of the truly wonderful teacher who made all his students reach. He will be missed.
Gretchen Sheridan • Aug 11, 2017 at 9:08 pm
My all time favorite teacher at OCHS and later in life my friend. I will miss you and will love you forever. Prayers for your family.
Ryan Bratcher • Aug 11, 2017 at 8:17 pm
Very sad news today as i have great memories from soph year chemistry with Mr . Bickel.
As his student I was very lucky to be given his patience and kindness and unbelievable gift to motivate and push me .
This class was challenging and he was a huge part of me enjoying the work and wanting to understand sciences in the future .
My thoughts are with his family and friends.
Joey • Aug 11, 2017 at 7:33 pm
Rest in Peace Sir.
Pete • Aug 11, 2017 at 6:10 pm
RIP Mr Bickel you will be missed
Tim Ayers • Aug 11, 2017 at 5:10 pm
Sorry to hear that. May he rest in peace.
Jeremy Bindner • Aug 11, 2017 at 4:58 pm
Mr. Bickel was my chem teacher my sophomore year at Trinity. I had a great time with him. He was helpful and very kind. I’ll never forget how he would always talk about being a Kentucky fan and hated UofL. He would always say red was an ugly color. It was funny. We pulled a prank on him by turning in our assignments in red or UofL folders. He would look through the folders with gloves on. Rest in peace good buddy.
Tammy Mills • Aug 11, 2017 at 4:30 pm
Mr Bickel was my favorite teacher. I’ll never forget him. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Joseph Lyons • Aug 11, 2017 at 4:05 pm
I never had the opportunity to have him as a teacher but he knew who I was. I walked thru the hallways one morning he pulled me aside to talk to me about wrestling. I’ll never forget seeing him on my senior night after a tough loss. He spoke to me in front of the bleachers and among many things he said it will all be all right. Another moment where the littlest thing can go the longest way. Also he made me a winter hat that I still take with me on backpacking trips. Thank you Mr. Bickel for being a lighted voice in darkness and giving me warmth in a cold world. Rest easy now sir we will carry you forth!
Nick Price • Aug 11, 2017 at 3:53 pm
Sorry to hear about Mr. Bickel, he was a great teacher and an even better person.