Obituary
Herbert Brinkman
Glandorf -- Herbert Brinkman, 73, of Glandorf died 6:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Meadows of Kalida. He was born January 3, 1940 in Miller City to the late Richard and Beatrice M. (Rechtine) Brinkman.
He is survived by two brothers: Kenneth Brinkman of Kalida and Dennis Brinkman of Elida; two sisters: Mary Marguerite Miller of Ottoville and Vivian (Robert) Plescher of Ottawa; and many aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his step-father, Vincent Hedrick; a brother, Leo Brinkman; a brother-in-law: Donald Miller and a sister-in-law, Carol Brinkman.
Herb worked for Sanco in Fremont for nearly 40 years. He lived in the Fifth Street Group Home, Fremont and had previously lived in a group home in Helena. He enjoyed many hobbies and crafts and loved WWE Wrestling, The Ohio State Buckeyes, animals and trips to the zoo. Herb also enjoyed traveling and shopping.
Herb was a loving man who, once he knew you, would never forget you. He always had a smile and hug for his family and friends, and truly loved to laugh and make his family and friends smile. He will be greatly missed by many, especially his friends and co-workers at Sanco and his best friend of 40 years, Mike Huffman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2013 at St. John Catholic Church, Glandorf. Father Tony Fortman will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, where a scripture service will be held 1:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
Glandorf -- Herbert Brinkman, 73, of Glandorf died 6:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013 at the Meadows of Kalida. He was born January 3, 1940 in Miller City to the late Richard and Beatrice M. (Rechtine) Brinkman.
He is survived by two brothers: Kenneth Brinkman of Kalida and Dennis Brinkman of Elida; two sisters: Mary Marguerite Miller of Ottoville and Vivian (Robert) Plescher of Ottawa; and many aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his step-father, Vincent Hedrick; a brother, Leo Brinkman; a brother-in-law: Donald Miller and a sister-in-law, Carol Brinkman.
Herb worked for Sanco in Fremont for nearly 40 years. He lived in the Fifth Street Group Home, Fremont and had previously lived in a group home in Helena. He enjoyed many hobbies and crafts and loved WWE Wrestling, The Ohio State Buckeyes, animals and trips to the zoo. Herb also enjoyed traveling and shopping.
Herb was a loving man who, once he knew you, would never forget you. He always had a smile and hug for his family and friends, and truly loved to laugh and make his family and friends smile. He will be greatly missed by many, especially his friends and co-workers at Sanco and his best friend of 40 years, Mike Huffman.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 8, 2013 at St. John Catholic Church, Glandorf. Father Tony Fortman will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m. at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa, where a scripture service will be held 1:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon.
Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.
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Services
Mass Of Christian Burial
July
8
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
Starts at 10:30 am