Richard D. Brinkman

May 7, 1941 - June 2, 2019

Richard D. Brinkman, 78 years old, of Theresa, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday. June 2, 2019.No formal funeral services will be held.Richard was born on May 7, 1941 to Hugo and Gertrude (Peshaska) Brinkman in Milwaukee, WI. Richard was united in marriage to Gloria J. Szafranski on June 24, 1961 in Mequon, WI. He was a past plant manager at Milsco Manufacturing. He loved the outdoors and especially fishing, hunting, and spending time at their family trailer in Sisko’s Pine Point Resort in Hayward, Wisconsin with family and beloved dog Shiloh. He also enjoyed bowling, golf, shooting pool and horseshoes. Richard is survived by: his children David (Teresa) Brinkman of Green Lake, Laura (John) Roehl of Lamartine, and Steven Brinkman of Sussex; His 7 grandchildren- Erica Brinkman, Zachery Mirr, Brady Mirr, Shaun (Hillary) Miller, Tabatha Miller, Stefany Brinkman, and Kyle Brinkman. His great grand daughter Paige Schultz. His canine companion- Shiloh. His half-sisters- Diana (Bill) Worden of CA., Nancy (Richard) Bell of Canada, and Linda of TX. Richard is preceded in death by his parents, wife Gloria in 2015, and brother Hugo ‘Bud’ Brinkman, Pauline ‘Polly’ Brinkman, Hermine Kowalski, and Marci Brinkman.

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May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.

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We are so very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. We knew him through Siskos Resort and enjoyed his company and his fishing reports. May God sustain all of you during this time.

So sorry to hear of Dick passing away. We worked together for many years at Milsco and I always enjoyed working together.

RIP Dick. You were a wonderful person and will be missed. I was just a kid when I worked at Milsco and you were one of the guys I could look up to

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I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Brinkman was a great man and boss and will be missed.

I'd like to extend my condolences to the family and friends for the loss of your loved one Richard D. Brinkman, may the words at John 11:17-25 soothe your hearts and give you comfort.

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