Memorials may be given to American heart Association, American Diabetes Association or St. Peters Assembly of God Church. Survived by wife, Donna; children, Christopher Allen Brinkmann and wife Angie, Brian Elliott Brinkmann and Dawn Christine Brinkmann; sister and brothers, Margaret Brinkmann, Nolan Brinkmann and wife Geri, Roger Brinkmann and wife, Jane, and Melvin Brinkmann. Grandfather of 2. Preceded in death by parents, Elbert and Melba Brinkmann and brother, Dennis Brinkmann.